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Is Isopropanolamine vegetarian?

Isopropanolamine

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Isopropanolamine is a synthetic organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CH2NH2, classified as an amino alcohol. It is used in cosmetics primarily as a pH adjuster and buffering agent.

Also known as 1-Aminopropan-2-ol
INCI name Isopropanolamine
CAS number 78-96-6
EC number 201-162-7
CosIng ID 34676
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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