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Is Tococysteamide vegetarian?

Tococysteamide

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Tococysteamide is a synthetic compound derived from a chroman (tocopherol-related) structure conjugated with cysteamine, used in cosmetics as an antioxidant.

Also known as 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-carboxamide, 3,4-dihydro-6-hydroxy-N-(2-mercaptoethyl)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-
INCI name Tococysteamide
CAS number 124382-56-5
CosIng ID 59772
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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