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Is Guaiacol vegetarian?

Guaiacol

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Guaiacol is a phenolic organic compound with a methoxy group, occurring widely in nature as a product of wood pyrolysis and used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient.

Also known as 2-Methoxyphenol, o-Methylcatechol
INCI name Guaiacol
CAS number 90-05-1
EC number 201-964-7
CosIng ID 40099
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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