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Is Hydroxylauric Acid vegetarian?

Hydroxylauric Acid

Hydroxylauric Acid (dl-2-Hydroxydodecanoic acid) is a fatty acid derivative used in cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent; it can be derived from plant sources such as coconut or produced synthetically.

Also known as dl-2-Hydroxydodecanoic acid
INCI name Hydroxylauric Acid
CAS number 2984-55-6
EC number 221-048-0
CosIng ID 34519
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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