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Is Dimethyl Oxalate vegetarian?

Dimethyl Oxalate

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Dimethyl Oxalate is a synthetic organic compound, the dimethyl ester of oxalic acid, appearing as a colorless or white solid soluble in water.

INCI name Dimethyl Oxalate
CAS number 553-90-2
EC number 209-053-6
CosIng ID 33482
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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