Is Retinoic Acid vegan?
Retinoic Acid
Retinoic acid is a metabolite of vitamin A required for embryonic development, immune function, and bone growth. It can be synthesized synthetically or derived from vitamin A sources, which may be of animal or synthetic origin.
| Also known as | 3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2.6.6-Trimethyl-1-Cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-Nonatetraenoic Acid, tretinoin |
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| INCI name | Retinoic Acid |
| CAS number | 302-79-4 |
| EC number | 206-129-0 |
| CosIng ID | 85067 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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