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Is Benzyl Acetoacetate vegetarian?

Benzyl Acetoacetate

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Benzyl acetoacetate is the benzyl ester of acetoacetic acid, a synthetic organic compound used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient.

INCI name Benzyl Acetoacetate
CAS number 5396-89-4
EC number 226-416-4
CosIng ID 39221
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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