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Is Pelargonic Acid vegetarian?

Pelargonic Acid

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Pelargonic Acid, also called nonanoic acid, is a nine-carbon fatty acid that occurs naturally in some plants and can also be produced synthetically; it is a colorless oily liquid with a rancid odor, used in cosmetics and as an herbicide.

Also known as Nonanoic Acid
INCI name Pelargonic Acid
CAS number 112-05-0
EC number 203-931-2
CosIng ID 36447
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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