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Is Rhododendrol vegan?

Rhododendrol

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Rhododendrol is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in plants such as Rhododendron, also produced synthetically; it was developed as a tyrosinase inhibitor for skin-lightening cosmetics but was withdrawn after causing skin depigmentation (leukoderma) in some users.

Also known as 4-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-ol
INCI name Rhododendrol
CAS number 501-96-2
EC number 274-056-1
CosIng ID 86582
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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