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Is Octyldecanol vegan?

Octyldecanol

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Octyldecanol is a branched-chain aliphatic fatty alcohol used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations, typically synthesized from fatty acid derivatives.

Also known as 1-Decanol, 2-octyl-, Octyl Dodecanolum
INCI name Octyldecanol
CAS number 45235-48-1
EC number 917-847-5
CosIng ID 35607
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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