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Is Pentaerythrityl Tetranitrate vegetarian?

Pentaerythrityl Tetranitrate

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Pentaerythrityl tetranitrate is a synthetic nitrate ester compound used medically as a vasodilator for angina. It is produced by chemical synthesis and has no animal origin.

Also known as 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis((nitrooxy)methyl)-, dinitrate (ester), pentaerithrityl tetranitrate
INCI name Pentaerythrityl Tetranitrate
CAS number 7297-25-8
EC number 201-084-3
CosIng ID 28484
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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