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Is Pentaerythritol vegetarian?

Pentaerythritol

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Pentaerythritol is a synthetic organic compound with the formula C(CH2OH)4, a polyol used as a chemical building block in resins, plasticizers, and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 2,2-bis(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 2,2-bis(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol tetramethylolmethane, Tetramethylolmethane
INCI name Pentaerythritol
CAS number 115-77-5
EC number 204-104-9
CosIng ID 57534
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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