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Is Isobutyric Acid vegetarian?

Isobutyric Acid

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Isobutyric acid is a short-chain fatty acid and isomer of butyric acid, occurring naturally and produced synthetically for use as a flavoring and chemical intermediate.

Also known as 2-Methylpropanoic acid, Isobutanoic acid
INCI name Isobutyric Acid
CAS number 79-31-2
EC number 201-195-7
CosIng ID 76727
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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