Is Musk ambrette vegetarian?
Musk ambrette
Musk ambrette is a synthetic nitro-musk fragrance compound historically used in perfumes, cosmetics, and detergents to impart a musky scent; it is now restricted due to toxicity concerns. It is a fully synthetic substance not of animal origin.
| Also known as | 4-tert-Butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Musk ambrette |
| CAS number | 83-66-9 |
| EC number | 201-493-7 |
| CosIng ID | 28760 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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