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Is Anisyl Acetate vegetarian?

Anisyl Acetate

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Anisyl acetate is an ester of anisyl alcohol and acetic acid, occurring naturally in fruits and vanilla, and used as a sweet, fruity-vanilla flavoring and fragrance ingredient.

Also known as Methoxybenzyl Acetate
INCI name Anisyl Acetate
CAS number 104-21-2
EC number 215-562-4
CosIng ID 39071
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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