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Is Tetradecane vegetarian?

Tetradecane

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Tetradecane is a saturated straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)12CH3, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.

INCI name Tetradecane
CAS number 629-59-4
EC number 211-096-0
CosIng ID 41125
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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