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Is Nitroglycerin vegan?

Nitroglycerin

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Nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate) is a synthetic nitrate ester produced by nitrating glycerol; it is used as an explosive and, medically, as a vasodilator for heart conditions.

Also known as Glyceryl trinitrate, GTN, Nitroglycerin (USAN:JAN), Propane-1,2,3-triyl trinitrate, Trinitroglycerol
INCI name Nitroglycerin
CAS number 55-63-0
EC number 200-240-8
CosIng ID 28472
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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