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Is Phenyl T-Butylnitrone vegetarian?

Phenyl T-Butylnitrone

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Phenyl t-Butylnitrone (PBN) is a synthetic nitrone compound used as a spin-trapping agent in free radical research and as an antioxidant in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 2-Propanamine, 2-methyl-N-(phenylmethylene)-, N-oxide, PBN
INCI name Phenyl T-Butylnitrone
CAS number 3376-24-7
EC number 222-168-8
CosIng ID 87367
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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