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Is Dehydroacetic Acid vegetarian?

Dehydroacetic Acid

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Dehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic pyrone-derivative organic compound, an odorless, colorless to white crystalline powder used as a preservative in cosmetics and food.

Also known as 16807-48-0, 212-227-4, 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione, 4418-26-2, Dehydroacetic acid / SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, DHA (dehydroacetic acid)
INCI name Dehydroacetic Acid
E number E265
INS number 265
CAS number 520-45-6
EC number 208-293-9
CosIng ID 33185
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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