Is Hydrogenated Farnesene vegetarian?
Hydrogenated Farnesene
Hydrogenated Farnesene, also known as farnesane, is a saturated hydrocarbon obtained by hydrogenating farnesene, an isoprenoid compound. It is produced synthetically or via fermentation-derived farnesene, and is used as an emollient in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Dodecane, 2,6,10-trimethyl-, Dodecane, 2,6,10-trimethyl-,Farnesane,Trimethyldodecane, Farnesane, Trimethyldodecane |
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| INCI name | Hydrogenated Farnesene |
| CosIng ID | 90209 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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