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Is Hexyl Nicotinate vegan?

Hexyl Nicotinate

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Hexyl Nicotinate is the hexyl ester of nicotinic acid (niacin), a synthetic compound used in cosmetics for its vasodilating and skin conditioning properties.

INCI name Hexyl Nicotinate
CAS number 23597-82-2
EC number 245-767-4
CosIng ID 34271
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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