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Is Geranylacetone vegetarian?

Geranylacetone

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Geranylacetone is an organic compound and colorless oil formed by coupling of geranyl and acetonyl groups, used as a fragrance ingredient and as a precursor in the synthesis of squalene.

Also known as (E)-6,10-Dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one
INCI name Geranylacetone
CAS number 3796-70-1
EC number 223-269-8
CosIng ID 40080
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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