Is Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl vegan?
Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl
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Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl is the hydrochloride salt of the ethyl ester of 5-aminolevulinic acid, a synthetic organic compound used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
| Also known as | Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-, ethyl ester, hydrochloride, Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-, ethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1) |
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| INCI name | Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl |
| CAS number | 671-16-9 |
| CosIng ID | 95078 |
| 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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