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Is Methyl p-Toluate vegetarian?

Methyl p-Toluate

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Methyl p-Toluate is a synthetic organic compound, a waxy white solid used as an intermediate and fragrance ingredient, chemically the methyl ester of p-toluic acid.

Also known as Methyl 4-methyl-benzoate, Methyl 4-methylbenzoate
INCI name Methyl p-Toluate
CAS number 99-75-2
EC number 202-784-1
CosIng ID 40812
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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