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Is Furfuryl alcohol vegetarian?

Furfuryl alcohol

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An organic compound consisting of a furan ring substituted with a hydroxymethyl group; a colorless liquid produced from furfural, derived from agricultural biomass, used in resins and as a solvent.

Also known as 2-Furanmethanol, Furfurylcarbinol
INCI name Furfuryl alcohol
CAS number 98-00-0
EC number 202-626-1
CosIng ID 97844
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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