Is Diethyl Palmitoyl Aspartate vegan?

Diethyl Palmitoyl Aspartate is a diethyl ester derivative of aspartic acid acylated with palmitic acid, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent. Note: the CAS number 56-84-8 refers to unmodified aspartic acid, and the specific number for this ester derivative could not be confirmed.

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

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