Is Ammonium Xanthommatin vegan?

Ammonium Xanthommatin

Vegan

Ammonium Xanthommatin is the ammonium salt of xanthommatin, an organic ommochrome pigment compound; the cosmetic-grade ingredient is produced synthetically or via biotechnology.

INCI name Ammonium Xanthommatin
CAS number 521-58-4
CosIng ID 99100
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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