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Is Ethylhexyl Caprate vegetarian?

Ethylhexyl Caprate

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Ethylhexyl Caprate is the ester of ethylhexyl (2-ethylhexyl) alcohol and capric acid, a fatty acid; it is used as an emollient in cosmetics and can be derived from plant or synthetic sources.

Also known as Octyl Caprate
INCI name Ethylhexyl Caprate
CAS number 73947-30-5
EC number 277-647-2
CosIng ID 90681
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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