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Is Butyl Lactate vegetarian?

Butyl Lactate

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Butyl Lactate is the butyl ester of lactic acid, an industrial chemical and food additive used as a solvent and flavoring agent, typically produced synthetically.

Also known as n-Butyl Lactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester
INCI name Butyl Lactate
CAS number 138-22-7
EC number 205-316-4
CosIng ID 74746
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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