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Is Butyl Glycolate vegetarian?

Butyl Glycolate

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Butyl Glycolate is the ester formed from butyl alcohol and glycolic acid, used as a solvent and cosmetic ingredient. Glycolic acid, its precursor, is widespread in nature and can also be produced synthetically.

Also known as Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester, Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester,Butyl hydroxyacetate, Butyl hydroxyacetate
INCI name Butyl Glycolate
CAS number 79-14-1
EC number 230-991-7
CosIng ID 90055
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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