Is Mevalonolactone vegetarian?

Mevalonolactone is the lactone form of mevalonic acid, a synthetic organic compound used in cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent, and a key intermediate in isoprenoid biosynthesis.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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