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Is Benzyl Salicylate vegetarian?

Benzyl Salicylate

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Benzyl Salicylate is a synthetic organic compound, the benzyl ester of salicylic acid, appearing as a colorless oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient and UV light absorber.

INCI name Benzyl Salicylate
CAS number 118-58-1
EC number 204-262-9
CosIng ID 32159
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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