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Is Ethyl Ricinoleate vegetarian?

Ethyl Ricinoleate

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Ethyl Ricinoleate is the ethyl ester of ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid derived from castor oil, used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics.

Also known as 12-Hydroxy-9-Octadecenoic Acid, Ethyl Ester, Ethyl (R)-12-hydroxyoleate
INCI name Ethyl Ricinoleate
CAS number 55066-53-0
EC number 259-462-9
CosIng ID 56066
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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