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Is Butyl Octanoate vegan?

Butyl Octanoate

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Butyl Octanoate is a synthetic ester of butanol and octanoic acid, used as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent.

Also known as Butyl Caprylate
INCI name Butyl Octanoate
CAS number 589-75-3
EC number 209-659-0
CosIng ID 39157
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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