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Is Chloroacetamide vegetarian?

Chloroacetamide

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Chloroacetamide is a chlorinated aliphatic amide with the molecular formula ClCH2CONH2, typically a colorless solid used as a preservative in cosmetics.

Also known as 2-Chloracetamide, 2-Chloroacetamide
INCI name Chloroacetamide
CAS number 79-07-2
EC number 201-174-2
CosIng ID 32661
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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