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Is Lauryl Pyrrolidone vegetarian?

Lauryl Pyrrolidone

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Lauryl Pyrrolidone is a synthetic compound derived from pyrrolidone and a lauryl (C12) alkyl chain, used as a solubilizer and film-forming agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-dodecyl-
INCI name Lauryl Pyrrolidone
CAS number 2687-96-9
EC number 403-730-1
CosIng ID 77143
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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