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Is Triethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether vegetarian?

Triethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether

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Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether (triglyme) is a synthetic glycol ether solvent used as a reaction medium in organic chemistry and as a component of brake fluids, paints, adhesives and paint strippers.

Also known as 1,2-Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane, TEGDME, Triglyme
INCI name Triethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether
CAS number 112-49-2
EC number 203-977-3
CosIng ID 30174
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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