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Is Porphobilinogen Lactam vegan?

Porphobilinogen Lactam

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A synthetic organic compound related to porphobilinogen chemistry, used as a research or cosmetic chemical intermediate.

Also known as 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridine-3-propanoic acid, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-5-oxo-
INCI name Porphobilinogen Lactam
CosIng ID 93659
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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