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Is Ethyl Pyrrolidone vegan?

Ethyl Pyrrolidone

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Ethyl Pyrrolidone (N-ethylpyrrolidone) is a synthetic lactam compound related to N-methylpyrrolidone, used in cosmetics as a solvent and viscosity control agent. It is manufactured synthetically and has no animal origin.

Also known as 1-Ethylpyrrolidin-2-one, N-Ethylpyrrolidone
INCI name Ethyl Pyrrolidone
CAS number 872-50-4
EC number 220-250-6
CosIng ID 82478
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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