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Is Ethylhexylglycerin Palmitate vegetarian?

Ethylhexylglycerin Palmitate

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Ethylhexyloxyglyceryl Palmitate is a synthetic ester of ethylhexylglycerin and palmitic acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and preservative-boosting agent.

Also known as 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-hydroxypropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyloxyglyceryl Palmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, 3-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-hydroxypropyl ester
INCI name Ethylhexylglycerin Palmitate
CAS number 53890-13-4
EC number 258-841-6
CosIng ID 56022
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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