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Is Carbocysteine vegetarian?

Carbocysteine

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Carbocysteine is a synthetic amino acid derivative (S-carboxymethyl cysteine) used as a mucolytic drug and in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as Carbocisteine, L-Cysteine, S-(carboxymethyl)-
INCI name Carbocysteine
CAS number 638-23-3
EC number 211-327-5
CosIng ID 74819
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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