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Is Ethylhexylglyceryl Behenate vegetarian?

Ethylhexylglyceryl Behenate

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Ethylhexylglyceryl Behenate is an ester of behenic acid and ethylhexylglycerin, a glyceryl ether. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-hydroxypropyl docosanoate
INCI name Ethylhexylglyceryl Behenate
CAS number 66486-85-9
EC number 266-379-1
CosIng ID 33897
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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