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Is Ethylhexyl Acetate vegan?

Ethylhexyl Acetate

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Ethylhexyl Acetate is a synthetic ester used in cosmetics as a solvent and fragrance ingredient. It is manufactured synthetically from 2-ethylhexanol and acetic acid, with no animal origin.

Also known as 2-Ethylhexyl acetate
INCI name Ethylhexyl Acetate
CAS number 103-09-3
EC number 203-079-1
CosIng ID 76018
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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