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Is Tetradecyleicosanol vegetarian?

Tetradecyleicosanol

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Tetradecyleicosanol is a synthetic fatty alcohol used in cosmetics as an emollient and viscosity-controlling agent, produced from long-chain aliphatic alcohols.

Also known as 1-Eicosanol, 2-tetradecyl-
INCI name Tetradecyleicosanol
CAS number 119691-49-5
CosIng ID 38553
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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