Is Octanicotinoyl Epigallocatechin Gallate vegan?
Octanicotinoyl Epigallocatechin Gallate
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Octanicotinoyl Epigallocatechin Gallate is a synthetic ester of epigallocatechin gallate, a catechin derived from green tea, esterified with nicotinic acid derivatives, used in cosmetics as an antioxidant.
| Also known as | 2H-Benzopyran, 3,4-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)carbonyloxy-, octaester with 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid |
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| INCI name | Octanicotinoyl Epigallocatechin Gallate |
| CosIng ID | 57557 |
| 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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