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Is Menthyl Acetate vegetarian?

Menthyl Acetate

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Menthyl Acetate is a natural monoterpene ester, the acetate ester of menthol, which contributes to the smell and flavor of peppermint and constitutes 3–5% of Mentha piperita essential oil; it can also be produced synthetically.

INCI name Menthyl Acetate
CAS number 2623-23-6
EC number 201-911-8
CosIng ID 78157
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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