CheckVegan

Is Undecylenoyl Glycine vegan?

Undecylenoyl Glycine

Vegan Vegan
Vegetarian Vegetarian

Undecylenoyl Glycine is a synthetic compound formed by the acylation of the amino acid glycine with undecylenic acid chloride, derived from castor oil, and used as a preservative booster and anti-dandruff agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Glycine, N-(1-oxo-10-undecenoyl)-
INCI name Undecylenoyl Glycine
CAS number 54301-26-7
EC number 427-430-5
CosIng ID 59984
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue