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Is Sodium Pyruvate vegan?

Sodium Pyruvate

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Sodium Pyruvate is the sodium salt of pyruvic acid, commonly used as an additive in cell culture media and cosmetic formulations, produced synthetically or via fermentation.

Also known as SODIUM 2-OXOPROPANOATE
INCI name Sodium Pyruvate
CAS number 113-24-6
EC number 204-024-4
CosIng ID 59554
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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