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Is Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide vegetarian?

Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide

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Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide is a synthetic amide compound derived from fatty acids, used as an emollient or skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Decanamide, 2-Hexyl-N-[2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)Ethyl]-3-Oxo
INCI name Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide
CosIng ID 55798
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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