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Is 1,4-Butanediol vegan?

1,4-Butanediol

Vegan

1,4-Butanediol is a primary alcohol and organic compound with the formula HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH, a colorless viscous liquid produced synthetically and used as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate.

Also known as 1,4-B, BDO, Butane - 1,4 - diol, Butane-1,4-diol, Tetramethylene glycol
INCI name 1,4-Butanediol
CAS number 110-63-4
EC number 203-786-5
CosIng ID 54173
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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