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Is Butyl Butyrate vegetarian?

Butyl Butyrate

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Butyl Butyrate, also known as butyl butanoate, is a synthetic ester formed from butyric acid and n-butanol; it is a clear, colorless liquid used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient.

Also known as Butyl butanoate
INCI name Butyl Butyrate
CAS number 109-21-7
EC number 203-656-8
CosIng ID 39113
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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