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Is Isohexyl Laurate vegetarian?

Isohexyl Laurate

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Isohexyl Laurate is a synthetic ester of isohexyl alcohol and lauric acid, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Sec-Hexyl Laurate
INCI name Isohexyl Laurate
CAS number 55194-05-3
EC number 259-520-3
CosIng ID 34655
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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