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Is Isopropyl Thioglycolate vegetarian?

Isopropyl Thioglycolate

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Isopropyl thioglycolate is the isopropyl ester of thioglycolic acid, a synthetic organosulfur compound used as a reducing agent in cosmetic hair treatments such as perming products.

Also known as Acetic acid, mercapto-, 1-methylethyl ester, Isopropyl Mercaptoacetate
INCI name Isopropyl Thioglycolate
CAS number 7383-61-1
EC number 230-956-6
CosIng ID 34707
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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