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Is Dodecyl Gallate vegan?

Dodecyl Gallate

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Dodecyl gallate is the dodecyl ester of gallic acid, used as an antioxidant and preservative in food and cosmetic products. It is produced synthetically by esterification of gallic acid with dodecanol.

Also known as Dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, dodecylis gallas, Lauryl gallate, Propyl gallate lauryl ester
INCI name Dodecyl Gallate
E number E312
INS number 312
CAS number 1166-52-5
EC number 214-620-6
CosIng ID 33728
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