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Is Hydroxycinnamic Acid vegetarian?

Hydroxycinnamic Acid

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Hydroxycinnamic acid (4-coumaric acid) is a hydroxy derivative of cinnamic acid, a phenylpropanoid compound found widely in plants and also produced synthetically.

Also known as 4-Coumaric acid, 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid
INCI name Hydroxycinnamic Acid
CAS number 7400-08-0
EC number 231-000-0
CosIng ID 34490
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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