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Is 4-Ethyl-gamma-Octalactone vegan?

4-Ethyl-gamma-Octalactone

Vegan

4-Ethyl-gamma-Octalactone is a synthetic lactone used as a fragrance ingredient with a coconut-like, creamy odor.

Also known as 5-Butyl-5-ethyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, 5-Butyl-5-ethyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; gamma-ethyl-gamma-caprylolactone, gamma-Ethyl-gamma-caprylolactone
INCI name 4-Ethyl-gamma-Octalactone
CAS number 68188-98-7
EC number 269-171-9
CosIng ID 39910
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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