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Is Ketoconazole vegan?

Ketoconazole

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Ketoconazole is a synthetic heterocyclic antifungal compound used to treat fungal skin infections and, in some formulations, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

Also known as 1-[4-[4-[[(2SR,4RS)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy]phenyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethanone
INCI name Ketoconazole
CAS number 65277-42-1
EC number 265-667-4
CosIng ID 105164
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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