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Is Musk R1 vegetarian?

Musk R1

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Musk R1 is a synthetic macrocyclic lactone (11-oxahexadecan-16-olide) used as a musk fragrance ingredient in perfumery.

Also known as 11-Oxahexadecan-16-olide
INCI name Musk R1
CAS number 3391-83-1
EC number 222-225-5
CosIng ID 40839
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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