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 |
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| 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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