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Is Potassium Methoxysalicylate vegetarian?

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

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Potassium Methoxysalicylate is the monopotassium salt of 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid, a synthetic compound used as a skin-soothing and antioxidant ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, monopotassium salt
INCI name Potassium Methoxysalicylate
CAS number 152312-71-5
CosIng ID 59237
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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