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Is Dicetyl Adipate vegan?

Dicetyl Adipate

Dicetyl Adipate is the diester of adipic acid and cetyl alcohol, used as an emollient; the cetyl alcohol may be of plant, animal, or synthetic origin.

Also known as Dihexadecyl Adipate
INCI name Dicetyl Adipate
CAS number 26720-21-8
EC number 247-941-5
CosIng ID 33254
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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