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Is Caffeine Carboxylic Acid vegetarian?

Caffeine Carboxylic Acid

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Caffeine Carboxylic Acid is a synthetic derivative of caffeine, chemically described as 7H-Purine-7-Acetic Acid, 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-1,3-Dimethyl-2,6-Dioxo, used as a cosmetic ingredient.

Also known as 7H-Purine-7-Acetic Acid, 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-1,3-Dimethyl-2,6-Dioxo, 7H-Purine-7-Acetic Acid, 1,2,3,6, -Tetrahydro-1,3-Dimethyl-2,6-Dioxo-
INCI name Caffeine Carboxylic Acid
CAS number 331-39-5
EC number 211-490-2
CosIng ID 55169
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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