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Is Quinic Acid vegan?

Quinic Acid

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Quinic acid is a cyclitol carboxylic acid naturally found in plants such as cinchona bark, coffee beans, and various fruits; it is used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin conditioning agent.

Also known as 209-233-4, Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-, Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-, [1R-(1.alpha., 3.alpha., 4.alpha., 5.beta.)]-
INCI name Quinic Acid
CAS number 77-95-2
EC number 201-072-8
CosIng ID 79445
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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