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Is 2-(4-Methylphenoxy)ethanol vegan?

2-(4-Methylphenoxy)ethanol

Vegan

2-(4-Methylphenoxy)ethanol is a synthetic organic compound used as a chemical intermediate and fragrance ingredient; it is unrelated to the drug meprobamate mentioned in some references.

Also known as 2-(4-Methylphenoxy)ethanol, 4-Methylphenoxyethanol
INCI name 2-(4-Methylphenoxy)ethanol
CAS number 57-53-4
EC number 239-209-9
CosIng ID 40776
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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