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Is Methoxyacetophenone vegetarian?

Methoxyacetophenone

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Methoxyacetophenone, also known as acetanisole, is a synthetic aromatic ketone with a sweet, fruity, vanilla-like odor, used in fragrances and as a component of anise oil.

Also known as 4'-Methoxyacetophenone, Acetanisole, p-Acetanisole
INCI name Methoxyacetophenone
CAS number 100-06-1
EC number 202-815-9
CosIng ID 40407
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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