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Is Trilinolein vegetarian?

Trilinolein

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Trilinolein is a triglyceride formed by esterifying glycerol with three molecules of linoleic acid; it is a major constituent of sunflower and other vegetable oils and is used in cosmetics as an emollient.

Also known as Linolein, Propane-1,2,3-triyl tris[(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate]
INCI name Trilinolein
CAS number 537-40-6
EC number 208-666-6
CosIng ID 80384
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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