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Is Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate vegetarian?

Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate

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Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate is the potassium salt of the sulfuric acid ester of cholesterol, a sterol typically derived from animal tissues such as wool grease (lanolin) or other animal sources.

Also known as Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3-beta)- Hydrogen Sulfate Potassium Salt, Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3\b)-, Hydrogen Sulfate, Potassium Salt
INCI name Potassium Cholesteryl Sulfate
CosIng ID 99144
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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