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Is Ethyl Urocanate vegan?

Ethyl Urocanate

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Ethyl Urocanate is a synthetic ester derived from urocanic acid, used as a UV-absorbing or fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as ethyl 3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)acrylate
INCI name Ethyl Urocanate
CAS number 1074-59-5
EC number 248-515-1
CosIng ID 84570
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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