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Is Liquiritin Apioside vegan?

Liquiritin Apioside

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Liquiritin Apioside is a flavonoid glycoside compound naturally found in licorice (Glycyrrhiza) roots, used in cosmetics for its skin-brightening properties.

Also known as (2S)-2-[4-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2R,3S,4S)-3,4-dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyphenyl]-7-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one, 199796-12-8
INCI name Liquiritin Apioside
CAS number 74639-14-8
CosIng ID 93626
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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