Is Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol vegan?
Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol
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A synthetic alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient, structurally related to phenethyl alcohol, a compound found widely in nature in floral essential oils.
| Also known as | 3-Methyl-1-phenylpentan-3-ol, PEMEC |
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| INCI name | Phenethyl Methyl Ethyl Carbinol |
| EC number | 233-889-0 |
| CosIng ID | 40607 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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