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Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate vegan?

Phenoxyethyl Caprylate

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Phenoxyethyl Caprylate is an organic ester compound formed from phenoxyethanol and caprylic acid, used as an emollient in cosmetics.

Also known as Octanioic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester, Octanoic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester
INCI name Phenoxyethyl Caprylate
CAS number 23511-73-1
CosIng ID 88811
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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