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Is Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate vegetarian?

Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

A synthetic Schiff base ester compound used as a UV filter/fragrance fixative ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as 254-307-1, 39129-16-3, Methyl [(phenylmethylene)amino]benzoate, Methyl 2-[(phenylmethylene)amino]benzoate
INCI name Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate
CAS number 37837-44-8
EC number 253-685-5
CosIng ID 40785
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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