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Is Adipic Acid vegetarian?

Adipic Acid

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Adipic Acid is a dicarboxylic acid (hexanedioic acid) produced primarily by chemical synthesis from cyclohexane derivatives, used as an acidulant, flavouring agent, and buffering agent in food and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid, Butane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, Hexanedioic acid
INCI name Adipic Acid
E number E355
INS number 355
CAS number 124-04-9
EC number 204-673-3
CosIng ID 74283
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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