Is Isopropyl Thioglycolate vegetarian?
Isopropyl Thioglycolate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
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 |
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| 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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