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Is Aminolevulinic Acid HCl vegan?

Aminolevulinic Acid HCl

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Aminolevulinic Acid HCl is the hydrochloride salt of 5-aminolevulinic acid, an endogenous non-proteinogenic amino acid and precursor in the porphyrin/heme biosynthesis pathway, produced synthetically for cosmetic and medical use.

Also known as 5-Amino-3-oxopentanoic acid hydrochloride
INCI name Aminolevulinic Acid HCl
CAS number 106-60-5
EC number 226-679-5
CosIng ID 86547
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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