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Is Dimethyl Lauramine vegetarian?

Dimethyl Lauramine

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Dimethyl Lauramine is a tertiary amine derived from lauric acid, typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil, used in cosmetics as a surfactant and precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds.

Also known as Dodecyldimethylamine
INCI name Dimethyl Lauramine
CAS number 112-18-5
EC number 203-943-8
CosIng ID 33473
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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