Is Deoxycytidine vegan?
Deoxycytidine
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Deoxycytidine is a nucleoside composed of the base cytosine linked to deoxyribose sugar; it is a naturally occurring component of DNA and is produced synthetically for cosmetic and pharmaceutical use.
| Also known as | 2'-Deoxycytidine, Cytidine, 2'-deoxy-, Cytidine, 2'-deoxy-, 2'-Deoxycytidine |
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| INCI name | Deoxycytidine |
| CAS number | 951-77-9 |
| EC number | 213-454-1 |
| CosIng ID | 96738 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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