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Is Decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-9-methylene-1,4-methanoazulene/Formic Acid/Boron Trifluoride vegetarian?

Decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-9-methylene-1,4-methanoazulene/Formic Acid/Boron Trifluoride

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This ingredient is a reaction product of a sesquiterpene derivative (related to longifolene), formic acid, and boron trifluoride, used as a synthetic fragrance ingredient.

Also known as Formic acid, reaction products with boron trifluoride and (1S-(1alpha,3abeta,4alpha,8abeta))-decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-9-methylene-1,4-methanoazulene
INCI name Decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-9-methylene-1,4-methanoazulene/Formic Acid/Boron Trifluoride
CAS number 68855-38-9
EC number 272-483-8
CosIng ID 39493
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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