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Is Picolinic Acid vegetarian?

Picolinic Acid

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Picolinic acid is a pyridine derivative carboxylic acid, an isomer of nicotinic acid, occurring as a white crystalline solid soluble in water. It is produced synthetically or via microbial metabolism of tryptophan and used in cosmetics as a chelating and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as Pyridine-2-carboxylic acid
INCI name Picolinic Acid
CAS number 98-98-6
CosIng ID 102151
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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