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Is Furfuryl Valerate vegetarian?

Furfuryl Valerate

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Furfuryl Valerate is a synthetic ester of furfuryl alcohol and valeric acid, used as a fragrance and flavouring ingredient.

Also known as Furfuryl Pentanoate
INCI name Furfuryl Valerate
CAS number 36701-01-6
EC number 253-160-0
CosIng ID 40010
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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