Is 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid vegan?

4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid

Vegan

4-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid (GABOB) is a synthetic chemical compound and an analogue of the neurotransmitter GABA, used in cosmetics and historically as an anticonvulsant.

Also known as (±)-4-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid, GABOB, β-Hydroxy-GABA
INCI name 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
CAS number 924-49-2
EC number 213-106-9
CosIng ID 83124
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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