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Is Heptadecane vegan?

Heptadecane

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Heptadecane is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the formula C17H36, occurring naturally in plants and used as a fragrance or solvent ingredient.

Also known as n-Heptadecane
INCI name Heptadecane
CAS number 629-78-7
EC number 211-108-4
CosIng ID 40114
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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