Is Chlorogenic Acids vegetarian?
Chlorogenic Acids
Chlorogenic acids are a family of esters formed from caffeic acid and quinic acid, naturally occurring in plants such as coffee beans and used as antioxidant ingredients. They also function as intermediates in lignin biosynthesis in plants.
| Also known as | 3-[[3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]oxy]-1,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 5-O-(3,4-dihydroxycinnamoyl)-L-quinic acid |
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| INCI name | Chlorogenic Acids |
| EC number | 206-325-6 |
| CosIng ID | 74986 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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