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Is Acetylcholine vegetarian?

Acetylcholine

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Acetylcholine is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter chemically described as (2-acetoxyethyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide; it is also produced synthetically for pharmaceutical and research use.

Also known as (2-Acetoxyethyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide
INCI name Acetylcholine
CAS number 51-84-3
EC number 200-128-9
CosIng ID 29999
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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