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Is Phenethyl Methacrylate vegetarian?

Phenethyl Methacrylate

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Phenethyl Methacrylate is a synthetic ester of methacrylic acid and phenethyl alcohol, used in cosmetic formulations and polymer applications.

Also known as 2-Phenylethyl 2-Methyl-2-propenoate
INCI name Phenethyl Methacrylate
CAS number 3683-12-3
EC number 222-969-0
CosIng ID 40605
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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