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Is Isopropyl Citrate vegetarian?

Isopropyl Citrate

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Isopropyl Citrate is the isopropyl ester of citric acid, a synthetic or semi-synthetic chelating agent and antioxidant used as a food and cosmetic additive.

Also known as (1-Methylethyl) Dihydrogen 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic, 2-hydroxy-, 1-Methylethyl Ester, 39413-05-3, Isopropyl Citrates
INCI name Isopropyl Citrate
E number E384
INS number 384
CAS number 1321-57-9
EC number 215-319-2
CosIng ID 34686
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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