Is Oleic Acid vegan?
Oleic Acid
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
A monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid occurring widely in animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and surfactant.
| Also known as | (9Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid, (Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, cis-9-Octadecenoic acid, Elainic acid, oleate, oleic acid |
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| INCI name | Oleic Acid |
| CAS number | 112-80-1 |
| EC number | 204-007-1 |
| CosIng ID | 77906 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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