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Is Methyl Tryptophanate HCl vegan?

Methyl Tryptophanate HCl

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Methyl Tryptophanate HCl is the hydrochloride salt of the methyl ester of the amino acid L-tryptophan, produced synthetically or by fermentation for use in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as L-Tryptophan, Methyl Ester, Monohydrochloride
INCI name Methyl Tryptophanate HCl
CAS number 7524-52-9
EC number 231-385-5
CosIng ID 58117
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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