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Is Isobutyl Methacrylate vegetarian?

Isobutyl Methacrylate

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Isobutyl Methacrylate is a synthetic ester of methacrylic acid and isobutanol, used as a monomer in polymer production and as a film-forming ingredient in cosmetics such as nail products.

Also known as 2-Propenoic Acid, 2- Methyl-, 2-Methylpropyl Ester, 2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 2-Methylpropyl Ester
INCI name Isobutyl Methacrylate
CAS number 97-86-9
EC number 202-613-0
CosIng ID 56789
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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