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Is Glucoheptonolactone vegetarian?

Glucoheptonolactone

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Glucoheptonolactone is the lactone form of D-glucoheptonic acid, a synthetic or fermentation-derived chelating agent used in cosmetics.

Also known as D-Gluco-Heptonic Acid, Gamma-Lactone, (2csi)-
INCI name Glucoheptonolactone
CAS number 60046-25-5
EC number 262-037-0
CosIng ID 56186
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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