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Is Glycolide vegan?

Glycolide

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Glycolide is a cyclic diester (lactone) dimer of glycolic acid, synthesized from glycolic acid or chloroacetic acid salts. It is primarily used as a monomer for producing polyglycolide and related biodegradable polymers.

Also known as 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione
INCI name Glycolide
CAS number 502-97-6
EC number 207-954-9
CosIng ID 94856
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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