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Is Caprylhydroxamic Acid vegetarian?

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

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Caprylhydroxamic acid is a synthetic hydroxamic acid derivative of caprylic (octanoic) acid, used in cosmetics as a chelating agent and preservative booster.

Also known as N-Hydroxyoctanamide, Octanamide, N-Hydroxy-
INCI name Caprylhydroxamic Acid
CAS number 7377-03-9
EC number 230-936-7
CosIng ID 86262
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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