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Is Thiohistidine vegan?

Thiohistidine

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Thiohistidine is a sulfur-containing derivative of the amino acid histidine, used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent; it can be produced synthetically.

Also known as (S)-α-amino-2,3-dihydro-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-4-propionic acid, 1H-Imidazole-4-propanoic acid,α-amino-2,3-dihydro-2-thioxo, Alpha-Amino-2,3-Dihydro-2-Thioxo-1H-Imidazole-4-Propionic Acid
INCI name Thiohistidine
CAS number 2002-22-4
EC number 217-899-2
CosIng ID 86798
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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