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Is Oleanolic Acid vegan?

Oleanolic Acid

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Oleanolic Acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid widely distributed in plants and foods, used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as 3beta-Hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid
INCI name Oleanolic Acid
CAS number 508-02-1
EC number 208-081-6
CosIng ID 57708
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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