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Is Phenethyl Isovalerate vegan?

Phenethyl Isovalerate

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Phenethyl Isovalerate is a synthetic ester of phenethyl alcohol and isovaleric acid, used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and formerly listed as a tobacco additive.

Also known as Phenylethyl 3-methylbutanoate
INCI name Phenethyl Isovalerate
CAS number 140-26-1
EC number 205-406-3
CosIng ID 40604
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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