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Is Nonanoyl Methylglucamide vegan?

Nonanoyl Methylglucamide

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Nonanoyl Methylglucamide is a synthetic surfactant produced by the reaction of methylglucamine with ethyl pelargonate. It is used in cosmetics as a cleansing and emulsifying agent.

Also known as D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-[methyl(1-oxononyl)amino]-
INCI name Nonanoyl Methylglucamide
CAS number 85261-19-4
EC number 617-694-1
CosIng ID 97307
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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