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Is Methyl Caproate vegan?

Methyl Caproate

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Methyl caproate (methyl hexanoate) is a colorless organic compound and the methyl ester of hexanoic acid, occurring naturally in various foods and used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient.

Also known as Methyl hexanoate
INCI name Methyl Caproate
CAS number 106-70-7
EC number 203-425-1
CosIng ID 35280
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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