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Is Dimethyl Ketoglutarate vegetarian?

Dimethyl Ketoglutarate

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Dimethyl Ketoglutarate is the dimethyl ester of alpha-ketoglutaric acid, a synthetic organic compound used in cosmetic formulations.

INCI name Dimethyl Ketoglutarate
CAS number 16856-18-1
CosIng ID 104311
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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