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Is Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone vegetarian?

Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone

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Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone, also known as 2-(1-Mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexan-1-one, is a synthetic organic compound used as a fragrance ingredient.

Also known as 2-(1-Mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexan-1-one
INCI name Mercaptoisopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanone
CAS number 38462-22-5
EC number 253-953-1
CosIng ID 40406
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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