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Is Hexyl Isovalerate vegetarian?

Hexyl Isovalerate

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Hexyl Isovalerate is a synthetic ester of hexanol and isovaleric acid, used as a fragrance ingredient with a fruity odor in cosmetics and formerly listed as a tobacco additive.

Also known as Hexyl 3-Methyl-butanoate., Hexyl 3-Methylbutanoate
INCI name Hexyl Isovalerate
CAS number 10032-13-0
EC number 233-105-7
CosIng ID 40245
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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