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Is Tiglic Acid vegetarian?

Tiglic Acid

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Tiglic acid is a monocarboxylic unsaturated organic acid found in croton oil and other natural plant products, and also isolated from the defensive secretions of certain beetles; used commercially it is generally produced synthetically.

Also known as (E)-2-Methylbut-2-enoic Acid
INCI name Tiglic Acid
CAS number 80-59-1
EC number 201-295-0
CosIng ID 41136
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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