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Is Isooctyl Thioglycolate vegetarian?

Isooctyl Thioglycolate

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Isooctyl thioglycolate is the isooctyl ester of thioglycolic acid, a synthetic reducing agent used in cosmetic permanent wave and hair-straightening formulations.

Also known as Isooctyl Mercaptoacetate
INCI name Isooctyl Thioglycolate
CAS number 68-11-1
EC number 246-613-9
CosIng ID 34671
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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