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Is Menthyl Phenylacetate vegetarian?

Menthyl Phenylacetate

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Menthyl Phenylacetate is a synthetic ester of menthol and phenylacetic acid, used as a fragrance ingredient.

Also known as (1R-(1alpha,2beta,5alpha))-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl Phenylacetate
INCI name Menthyl Phenylacetate
CAS number 26171-78-8
EC number 247-498-8
CosIng ID 40405
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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