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Is Benzonitrile vegetarian?

Benzonitrile

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Benzonitrile is an aromatic organic compound with a cherry or almond-like odor, mainly used industrially to synthesize benzoguanamine, a melamine resin precursor.

Also known as Benzonitrile, Cyanobenzene
INCI name Benzonitrile
CAS number 100-47-0
EC number 202-855-7
CosIng ID 39219
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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