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Is Acetyl Mandelic Acid vegetarian?

Acetyl Mandelic Acid

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Acetyl Mandelic Acid is a synthetic ester of mandelic acid and acetic acid, used as an exfoliating ingredient in cosmetic skin care formulations.

Also known as Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-(acetyloxy)-,
INCI name Acetyl Mandelic Acid
CAS number 102185-37-5
CosIng ID 73986
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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