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Is Hydroxyacetophenone vegetarian?

Hydroxyacetophenone

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Hydroxyacetophenone (4-hydroxyacetophenone) is a synthetic organic compound used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and fragrance ingredient.

Also known as Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone, p-Hydroxyacetophenone
INCI name Hydroxyacetophenone
EC number 202-802-8
CosIng ID 90948
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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