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Is Myristyl Ethylhexanoate vegetarian?

Myristyl Ethylhexanoate

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Myristyl Ethylhexanoate is the ester of myristyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Tetradecyl 2-Ethylhexanoate
INCI name Myristyl Ethylhexanoate
CAS number 72201-45-7
EC number 276-456-1
CosIng ID 35454
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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