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Is Methylheptyl Lactate vegetarian?

Methylheptyl Lactate

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Methylheptyl Lactate is a synthetic ester of lactic acid and methylheptanol, used as a skin conditioning agent or fragrance ingredient in cosmetics.

INCI name Methylheptyl Lactate
CosIng ID 99667
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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