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Is Hexanal vegetarian?

Hexanal

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Hexanal is an alkyl aldehyde used in the flavour industry to produce fruity flavours, with a scent resembling freshly cut grass; it occurs naturally in various plants.

Also known as Caproaldehyde, Caproic Aldehyde, Hexanaldehyde
INCI name Hexanal
CAS number 66-25-1
EC number 200-624-5
CosIng ID 76399
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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