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Is Methyl Propyl Diketone vegetarian?

Methyl Propyl Diketone

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Methyl propyl diketone, also known as hexane-2,3-dione, is a synthetic diketone compound used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient.

Also known as Hexane-2,3-dione
INCI name Methyl Propyl Diketone
CAS number 3848-24-6
EC number 223-350-8
CosIng ID 40799
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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