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Is Laurocapram vegetarian?

Laurocapram

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Laurocapram, also known as Azone, is a synthetic organic compound derived from caprolactam, used as a penetration enhancer in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 2H-Azepin-2-one, 1-dodecylhexahydro-, Azone, Laurocapram [USAN:INN]
INCI name Laurocapram
CAS number 105-60-2
EC number 261-668-9
CosIng ID 83773
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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