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Is Propanediol Caprylate vegan?

Propanediol Caprylate

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Propanediol Caprylate is a synthetic organic compound, the ester of propanediol and caprylic (octanoic) acid, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and antimicrobial ingredient.

Also known as 3-Hydroxypropyl octanoate, Octanoic acid, 3-hydroxypropyl ester
INCI name Propanediol Caprylate
CAS number 102731-54-4
CosIng ID 97481
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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