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Is Benzyl Hydroxybutyramide vegan?

Benzyl Hydroxybutyramide

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Benzyl Hydroxybutyramide is a synthetic organic compound used as a cosmetic ingredient, chemically characterized as a hydroxybutyramide with a benzyl substituent.

Also known as Butanamide, 4-hydroxy-N-(phenylmethyl)-
INCI name Benzyl Hydroxybutyramide
CosIng ID 95237
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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