Is Methyl Hydroxycinnamate vegan?
Methyl Hydroxycinnamate
Methyl Hydroxycinnamate is the methyl ester of coumaric acid (hydroxycinnamic acid), an organic compound that can be derived from plant phenylpropanoid metabolism or produced synthetically, used as a cosmetic ingredient.
| Also known as | (E)-Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester, (E)-coumaric acid methyl ester,2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, methyl ester,(Z)-coumaric acid methyl ester, (Z)-Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester, 2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-, Methyl Ester |
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| INCI name | Methyl Hydroxycinnamate |
| CAS number | 119785-99-8 |
| EC number | 223-531-1 |
| CosIng ID | 90951 |
| 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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