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Is Ethyl Citrate vegetarian?

Ethyl Citrate

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Ethyl Citrate is a mixture of mono-, di- and triesters of ethanol and citric acid, used as a chelating agent, solvent and antioxidant synergist in cosmetics and foods.

Also known as Ethyl Citrates
INCI name Ethyl Citrate
CAS number 77-93-0
CosIng ID 86303
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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