Is Biotin vegetarian?
Biotin
Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H, is a water-soluble B-vitamin that occurs naturally in animal tissues, milk, and plant sources such as fruits and legumes. It is also widely produced synthetically and is used in cosmetics and dietary supplements to support hair, skin, and nail health.
| Also known as | 1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-, biotinum, Coenzyme R, d-Biotin, Vitamin B Factor, Vitamin B7, Vitamin H |
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| INCI name | Biotin |
| CAS number | 58-85-5 |
| EC number | 200-399-3 |
| CosIng ID | 32188 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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