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Is Dopamine vegan?

Dopamine

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Dopamine is an endogenous catecholamine neurotransmitter and hormone found in animals and plants, playing key roles in reward, motivation, and motor control; as an ingredient it is produced synthetically.

Also known as 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-aminoethyl)-
INCI name Dopamine
CAS number 51-61-6
EC number 200-110-0
CosIng ID 81962
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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

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