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Is Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl vegetarian?

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)
INCI name Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl
CAS number 671-16-9
CosIng ID 95078
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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