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Is Potassium Methoxycinnamate vegetarian?

Potassium Methoxycinnamate

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Potassium Methoxycinnamate is the potassium salt of methoxycinnamic acid, a synthetic organic compound used as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, potassium salt
INCI name Potassium Methoxycinnamate
CAS number 86636-96-6
CosIng ID 36995
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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