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Is Dimethyl MEA vegetarian?

Dimethyl MEA

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Dimethyl MEA (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is a synthetic organic compound used as a chemical intermediate and pH-adjusting/complexing agent in cosmetics. It is produced industrially by chemical synthesis.

Also known as 2-Dimethylaminoethanol, N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol
INCI name Dimethyl MEA
CAS number 108-01-0
EC number 203-542-8
CosIng ID 33479
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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