Is Methyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline vegetarian?
Methyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline
Methyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline is a synthetic oxazoline derivative, chemically 2-(8-heptadecenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxazoline-4-methanol, used as a conditioning agent; it is derived from oleic acid, which may be plant or animal-sourced.
| Also known as | 2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxazoline-4-methanol |
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| INCI name | Methyl Hydroxymethyl Oleyl Oxazoline |
| CAS number | 14408-42-5 |
| EC number | 238-387-5 |
| CosIng ID | 35308 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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