Is Boronophenylalanine HCl vegan?

Boronophenylalanine HCl

Vegan

Boronophenylalanine HCl is a synthetic boron-containing amino acid derivative, the hydrochloride salt of borophenylalanine, used primarily in medical research such as boron neutron capture therapy rather than as a typical cosmetic ingredient.

Also known as Borophenylalanine hydrochloride, BPA HCl
INCI name Boronophenylalanine HCl
CosIng ID 87262
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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