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Is Hexyldecanol vegetarian?

Hexyldecanol

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Hexyldecanol is a fatty alcohol, 2-hexyldecan-1-ol, used as an emollient and viscosity-controlling agent in cosmetics; it can be produced synthetically from petrochemical or plant-derived feedstocks.

Also known as 2-Hexyldecan-1-ol
INCI name Hexyldecanol
CAS number 2425-77-6
EC number 219-370-1
CosIng ID 34273
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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