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Is Benzyl Nicotinate vegetarian?

Benzyl Nicotinate

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Benzyl Nicotinate is the benzyl ester of nicotinic acid (niacin), used in cosmetics as a rubefacient and skin-conditioning agent to promote localized blood flow. It is produced synthetically.

Also known as 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, phenylmethyl ester
INCI name Benzyl Nicotinate
CAS number 94-44-0
EC number 202-332-3
CosIng ID 74490
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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