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Is Aminolevulinic Acid Phosphate vegetarian?

Aminolevulinic Acid Phosphate

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Aminolevulinic Acid Phosphate is the phosphate salt of aminolevulinic acid, a compound involved in the biosynthesis of tetrapyrroles such as heme and chlorophyll, used as a cosmetic ingredient.

Also known as Pentanoic Acid, 5-Amino-4-Oxo-, Phosphate
INCI name Aminolevulinic Acid Phosphate
CosIng ID 86306
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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