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Is Isophorone vegetarian?

Isophorone

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Isophorone is a synthetic α,β-unsaturated cyclic ketone, a colorless liquid with a peppermint-like odor, used as an industrial solvent and precursor to polymers.

Also known as 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enone
INCI name Isophorone
CAS number 78-59-1
EC number 201-126-0
CosIng ID 30128
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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