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Is Octrizole vegetarian?

Octrizole

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Octrizole is a synthetic benzotriazole-derivative compound used as a UV filter in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB and short-wave UVA radiation.

Also known as 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol
INCI name Octrizole
CAS number 3147-75-9
EC number 221-573-5
CosIng ID 35605
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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