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Is Benzoin Ethyl Ether vegetarian?

Benzoin Ethyl Ether

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Benzoin Ethyl Ether is a synthetic organic compound, an ether derivative of benzoin, used as a photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Ethanone, 2-ethoxy-1,2-diphenyl-
INCI name Benzoin Ethyl Ether
CAS number 574-09-4
EC number 209-366-8
CosIng ID 95609
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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