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Is Hydroxymethoxybenzyl Pelargonamide vegan?

Hydroxymethoxybenzyl Pelargonamide

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Hydroxymethoxybenzyl Pelargonamide, also known as nonivamide, is a synthetic capsaicin analog used in cosmetics and topical products for its warming and analgesic properties.

Also known as Nonanamide, N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-, Nonivamide
INCI name Hydroxymethoxybenzyl Pelargonamide
CAS number 2444-46-4
EC number 219-484-1
CosIng ID 34521
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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