Is 4-phenylbutenone vegan?

Benzylideneacetone is also known as 4-phenylbutenone.

Benzylideneacetone is a synthetic organic compound (C6H5CH=CHC(O)CH3) used as a flavouring and fragrance ingredient in foods and perfumes. It is produced by chemical synthesis via aldol condensation.

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