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Is Nerolidol vegetarian?

Nerolidol

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Nerolidol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in the essential oils of many plants and flowers, also produced synthetically; this entry refers to a mixed-isomer form, chemically 3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol, used as a fragrance ingredient.

Also known as (3S, 6Z)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, (3S,6Z)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol, mixed isomers, Penetrol, Peruviol
INCI name Nerolidol
CAS number 7212-44-4
EC number 230-597-5
CosIng ID 40876
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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