Is Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate vegetarian?
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate
Ethyl lauroyl arginate is a cationic surfactant and antimicrobial compound derived from lauric acid and L-arginine, produced by synthetic esterification. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in food and cosmetic products.
| Also known as | Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl, Ethyl Nα-lauroyl-L-arginate hydrochloride, LAE, Lauramide arginate ethyl ester, Mirenat, N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-arginine ethyl ester chloride |
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| INCI name | Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate |
| E number | E243 |
| CAS number | 48076-74-0 |
| EC number | 434-630-6 |
| CosIng ID | 105809 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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