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Is Salicin vegan?

Salicin

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Salicin is a naturally occurring alcoholic β-glucoside found in willow (Salix) bark, and is a biosynthetic precursor to salicylaldehyde.

Also known as β-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl
INCI name Salicin
CAS number 138-52-3
EC number 205-331-6
CosIng ID 86576
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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