Is Ethyl Levulinate vegetarian?

Ethyl Levulinate is an organic ester compound derived from levulinic acid and ethanol, with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH2C(O)OC2H5. It can be produced from biomass-derived precursors and is used as a solvent and flavoring/fragrance ingredient.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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