Is Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, 9-octadecenoate, (Z) vegan?

Cholesteryl Oleate is also known as Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, 9-octadecenoate, (Z).

Cholesteryl Oleate is an ester of cholesterol and oleic acid. Cholesterol used in its production is typically derived from animal sources (e.g. lanolin from wool or other animal fats), though plant-derived (phytosterol) analogues exist under different names.

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