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Is Myristoleic Acid vegetarian?

Myristoleic Acid

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Myristoleic Acid, or 9-tetradecenoic acid, is an omega-5 fatty acid found in some plant seed oils, notably from the Myristicaceae family and saw palmetto, though it can also be biosynthesized from myristic acid.

Also known as 9-Tetradecenoic Acid
INCI name Myristoleic Acid
CAS number 544-64-9
CosIng ID 104779
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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