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Is o-Cymen-5-ol vegetarian?

o-Cymen-5-ol

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o-Cymen-5-ol, also known as 4-isopropyl-m-cresol, is a synthetic substituted phenol derived from carvacrol-type structures, used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 4-Isopropyl-m-cresol, Isopropyl Cresol
INCI name o-Cymen-5-ol
CAS number 3228-02-2
EC number 221-761-7
CosIng ID 35637
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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