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Is Diethylhexyl Maleate vegetarian?

Diethylhexyl Maleate

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Diethylhexyl Maleate, also known as dioctyl maleate, is the diester of maleic acid and 2-ethylhexanol, used as a plasticizer and cosmetic emollient.

Also known as Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Maleate, Bis(2-ethylhexyl)maleate, Dioctyl Maleate, DOM
INCI name Diethylhexyl Maleate
CAS number 142-16-5
EC number 205-524-5
CosIng ID 33304
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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