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Is Methyl Caprylate vegetarian?

Methyl Caprylate

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Methyl Caprylate, also known as methyl octanoate, is the methyl ester of caprylic (octanoic) acid, typically produced synthetically or from plant-derived fatty acids, used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient.

Also known as Methyl Octanoate
INCI name Methyl Caprylate
CAS number 111-11-5
EC number 203-835-0
CosIng ID 35281
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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