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Is 1,2-Epoxybutane vegan?

1,2-Epoxybutane

Vegan

1,2-Epoxybutane is a synthetic chiral epoxide compound prepared by oxidation of 1-butene, used as a chemical intermediate and stabilizer. It is produced entirely by chemical synthesis.

Also known as Butylene oxide
INCI name 1,2-Epoxybutane
CAS number 106-88-7
EC number 203-438-2
CosIng ID 28746
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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