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Is Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline vegetarian?

Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline

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An oxazoline derivative of oleic acid (typically plant-sourced), used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 4-Ethyl-2-(8-heptadecenyl)-2-oxazoline-4-methanol
INCI name Ethyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline
CAS number 68140-98-7
EC number 268-820-3
CosIng ID 33825
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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