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Is Anisyl Alcohol vegan?

Anisyl Alcohol

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Anisyl alcohol (4-methoxybenzyl alcohol) is an organic compound that occurs naturally in some plants but is typically produced synthetically by reduction of anisaldehyde. It is used as a fragrance and flavoring agent.

Also known as 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
INCI name Anisyl Alcohol
CAS number 105-13-5
EC number 203-273-6
CosIng ID 27929
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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