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Is Perillic Acid vegan?

Perillic Acid

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Perillic Acid is a monocyclic terpene carboxylic acid derived from limonene and related to perillyl alcohol, found naturally in essential oils of plants such as lavender, lemongrass, sage, and peppermint.

Also known as 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (4S)-
INCI name Perillic Acid
CAS number 7694-45-3
EC number 231-709-5
CosIng ID 94413
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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