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Is Isobutyl Formate vegetarian?

Isobutyl Formate

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Isobutyl Formate, also known as 2-Methylpropyl methanoate, is a synthetic organic ester with a sweet, fruity odor, produced by the Fischer esterification of isobutanol with formic acid and used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient.

Also known as 2-Methylpropyl methanoate
INCI name Isobutyl Formate
CAS number 542-55-2
EC number 208-818-1
CosIng ID 40337
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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