Is Ethyl Acetoacetate vegetarian?
Ethyl Acetoacetate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Vegan
Ethyl acetoacetate is a colorless synthetic organic compound, the ethyl ester of acetoacetic acid, used as a chemical intermediate in the production of various compounds including fragrances and pharmaceuticals.
| Also known as | Acetoacetic ester, Ethyl 3-oxobutanoate, Ethyl acetoacetate. |
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| INCI name | Ethyl Acetoacetate |
| CAS number | 141-97-9 |
| EC number | 205-516-1 |
| CosIng ID | 39821 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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