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Is Oleyl Erucate vegan?

Oleyl Erucate

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Oleyl Erucate is the ester of oleyl alcohol and erucic acid, both typically derived from plant oils, used in cosmetics as an emollient.

Also known as (Z)-Octadec-9-enyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate
INCI name Oleyl Erucate
CAS number 17673-56-2
EC number 241-654-9
CosIng ID 35709
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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