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Is Trimesic Acid vegetarian?

Trimesic Acid

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Trimesic acid, also known as benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid, is a synthetic organic compound with the formula C6H3(CO2H)3. It is a colorless solid used commercially as a precursor to certain plasticizers.

Also known as Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid
INCI name Trimesic Acid
CAS number 554-95-0
EC number 209-077-7
CosIng ID 101412
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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