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Is Didecene vegan?

Didecene

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Didecene is a synthetic hydrocarbon produced by dimerization of 1-decene, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 1-Decene Dimer
INCI name Didecene
CAS number 17438-89-0
CosIng ID 75690
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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