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Is Furfuryl Palmitate vegetarian?

Furfuryl Palmitate

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Furfuryl Palmitate is the ester of furfuryl alcohol and palmitic acid, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent. It is typically produced synthetically.

Also known as Hexadecanoic Acid 2-Furanylmethyl Ester, Hexadecanoic Acid, 2-Furanylmethyl Ester
INCI name Furfuryl Palmitate
CAS number 36653-82-4
CosIng ID 56301
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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