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Is 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid vegetarian?

3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid

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3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, an isomer of salicylic and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, used as a fragrance and preservative ingredient in cosmetics; it can be produced synthetically or occur naturally in plants.

Also known as Benzoic Acid, 3- Hydroxy-, Benzoic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-
INCI name 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS number 99-96-7
EC number 202-726-5
CosIng ID 54202
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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