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Is Ethyl Arginate HCl vegetarian?

Ethyl Arginate HCl

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Ethyl Arginate HCl is a synthetic organic compound, the ethyl ester of the amino acid arginine, provided as its hydrochloride salt. It is chemically synthesized and used in cosmetic and food formulations for its preservative and antimicrobial properties.

Also known as ethyl (2S)-2-amino-5-carbamimidamidopentanoate dihydrochloride, ethyl 2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoate dihydrochloride
INCI name Ethyl Arginate HCl
EC number 609-261-0
CosIng ID 96483
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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