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Is Sodium Succinate vegetarian?

Sodium Succinate

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Sodium Succinate is the sodium salt of succinic acid, a naturally occurring metabolic intermediate, used in cosmetics and food as a buffering and flavoring agent.

Also known as Butanedioic acid, monosodium salt
INCI name Sodium Succinate
CAS number 150-90-3
EC number 220-871-2
CosIng ID 38091
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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