Is Perillic Acid vegetarian?
Perillic Acid
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Perillic Acid is a monocyclic terpene carboxylic acid derived from limonene and related to perillyl alcohol, found naturally in essential oils of plants such as lavender, lemongrass, sage, and peppermint.
| Also known as | 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (4S)- |
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| INCI name | Perillic Acid |
| CAS number | 7694-45-3 |
| EC number | 231-709-5 |
| CosIng ID | 94413 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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