Is Sphinganine vegetarian?
Sphinganine
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Sphinganine is a chemical compound of the sphingolipid class with the molecular formula C18H39NO2, produced synthetically or derived from plant, animal, or microbial sources; it is a precursor in sphingolipid metabolism.
| Also known as | 1,3-Octadecanediol, 2-amino-, [R-(R*,S*)]-, Dihydrosphingosine |
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| INCI name | Sphinganine |
| CAS number | 764-22-7 |
| EC number | 212-116-0 |
| CosIng ID | 58448 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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