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Is Isocetyl Alcohol vegetarian?

Isocetyl Alcohol

Isocetyl Alcohol is a branched-chain fatty alcohol (isohexadecanol) used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics; it can be derived from plant or synthetic sources but may also derive from animal fats.

Also known as Isohexadecanol
INCI name Isocetyl Alcohol
CAS number 69364-63-2
EC number 252-964-9
CosIng ID 34619
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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