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Is Ecgonine vegan?

Ecgonine

Ecgonine is a tropane alkaloid found naturally in coca leaves, closely related structurally to cocaine as both a metabolite and precursor. It is a controlled substance in many jurisdictions due to its use in cocaine synthesis.

Also known as 8-Azabicyclo(3.2.1)octane-2-carboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-8-methyl-, (1R,2R,3S,5S)-
INCI name Ecgonine
CAS number 481-37-8
EC number 207-565-4
CosIng ID 81471
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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