Is Orotic Acid vegan?

Orotic acid is a pyrimidinedione carboxylic acid, an intermediate in pyrimidine biosynthesis; once mistakenly called vitamin B13, it is now known not to be a vitamin and is used in cosmetics as a conditioning agent, typically produced synthetically or via fermentation.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.