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Is Caffeine Benzoate vegetarian?

Caffeine Benzoate

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Caffeine Benzoate is a synthetic salt formed from caffeine and benzoic acid, used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations.

Also known as Benzoic acid, compd. with 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione (1:1)
INCI name Caffeine Benzoate
CAS number 532-32-1
EC number 227-257-3
CosIng ID 32305
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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