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Is Methoxycinnamic Acid vegan?

Methoxycinnamic Acid

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Methoxycinnamic Acid is an organic phenolic compound, a methoxy derivative of cinnamic acid, used in cosmetics as a UV filter and antioxidant; it can be synthesized chemically or derived from plant sources.

Also known as 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, (2E)-
INCI name Methoxycinnamic Acid
CAS number 537-98-4
EC number 213-405-4
CosIng ID 93171
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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