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Is Xanthine vegetarian?

Xanthine

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Xanthine is a purine base found naturally in most human body tissues and fluids as well as in other organisms; it is a metabolic byproduct involved in purine degradation. For cosmetic and pharmaceutical use it is typically produced synthetically.

Also known as Purine-2,6-dione, Purine-2(3H), 6(1H)-dione
INCI name Xanthine
CAS number 69-89-6
EC number 200-718-6
CosIng ID 38916
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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