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Is Heptyl Methacrylate vegetarian?

Heptyl Methacrylate

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Heptyl Methacrylate is a synthetic ester formed from heptanol and methacrylic acid, used as a monomer in polymer and cosmetic film-forming ingredients.

Also known as Heptyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
INCI name Heptyl Methacrylate
CAS number 5459-37-0
EC number 226-727-5
CosIng ID 40134
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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