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Is Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate vegan?

Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate

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Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate is a synthetic organic compound, the methyl ester of dihydroxybenzoic acid, used as a preservative or antioxidant in cosmetics.

Also known as Benzoic Acid, 2,5-Dihydroxy-, Methyl Ester, Methyl Gentisate
INCI name Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
CAS number 2150-46-1
EC number 218-427-8
CosIng ID 58041
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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