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Is Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid vegan?

Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid

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A synthetic cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid used in cosmetic formulations, typically produced via chemical synthesis rather than derived from natural or animal sources.

Also known as Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid
INCI name Cyclopentane Carboxylic Acid
EC number 222-269-5
CosIng ID 33102
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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