Is N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide vegetarian?
N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Unconfirmed
N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide is a synthetic organic compound formed from oleyl amine (derived from oleic acid, which can be of plant or animal origin) and hydroxyhexanoic acid, used as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Hexanamide, 6-hydroxy-N-9-octadecenyl-, (Z)- (9CI), Hexanamide, 6-hydroxy-N-9-octadecenyl-, (Z)- (9CI), Hydroxycaprooyl Oleamide, Hydroxycaprooyl Oleamide |
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| INCI name | N-Oleyl Hydroxyhexanamide |
| CAS number | 35428-04-7 |
| CosIng ID | 97068 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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