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Is Myristyl PCA vegetarian?

Myristyl PCA

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Myristyl PCA is the tetradecyl ester of pyroglutamic acid (PCA), a synthetic moisturizing and conditioning agent used in cosmetics.

Also known as L-Proline 4-Oxo- Tetradecyl Ester, l-Proline, 4-Oxo-, Tetradecyl Ester
INCI name Myristyl PCA
CAS number 37673-27-1
EC number 253-596-6
CosIng ID 57199
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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