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Is Cetylarachidol vegetarian?

Cetylarachidol

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Cetylarachidol is a fatty alcohol, chemically known as 2-hexadecyleicosanol, used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 2-Hexadecyleicosanol
INCI name Cetylarachidol
CAS number 17658-63-8
EC number 241-637-6
CosIng ID 75049
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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