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Is Isobutyl Ricinoleate vegetarian?

Isobutyl Ricinoleate

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Isobutyl Ricinoleate is the isobutyl ester of ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid derived from castor oil (Ricinus communis), used as an emollient in cosmetics.

Also known as 1-Naphthalenepropanol, \a-ethenyldecahydro-4-hydroxy\a-,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-2-methylene-, (\a-.S,1S,4S,4aS,8aR)-,9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, 2-methylpropyl ester,, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, 2-methylpropyl ester
INCI name Isobutyl Ricinoleate
CosIng ID 92017
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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