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Is Acetyl Carnitine HCl vegetarian?

Acetyl Carnitine HCl

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Acetyl Carnitine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of acetyl carnitine, an acetylated derivative of carnitine typically produced synthetically or via fermentation, used as an active ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as 1-Propanaminium, 2-(Acetyloxy)- 3-Carboxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-,Chloride, 1-Propanaminium, 2-(Acetyloxy)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride
INCI name Acetyl Carnitine HCl
CosIng ID 54128
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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