Is Sodium Dehydroacetate vegetarian?
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Sodium Dehydroacetate is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid, a synthetic heterocyclic compound used as a preservative in food, cosmetics and personal care products effective against a broad range of bacteria and fungi.
| Also known as | Sodium 1-(3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-2H-pyran-3-ylidene)ethanolate, Sodium dehydroacetate |
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| INCI name | Sodium Dehydroacetate |
| E number | E266 |
| INS number | 266 |
| CAS number | 4418-26-2 |
| EC number | 224-580-1 |
| CosIng ID | 37851 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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