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Is Threitol vegan?

Threitol

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Threitol is a chiral four-carbon sugar alcohol, existing as D- and L-enantiomers, used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and as a humectant in cosmetics.

Also known as 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, [R-(R,R)]-
INCI name Threitol
CAS number 2418-52-2
CosIng ID 83500
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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