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Is Piperonyl Butoxide vegetarian?

Piperonyl Butoxide

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Piperonyl Butoxide is a semisynthetic organic compound derived from safrole, used as a synergist that enhances the potency of certain pesticides such as pyrethrins and pyrethroids, though it has no pesticidal activity of its own.

Also known as 1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-[[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]methyl]-6-propyl-
INCI name Piperonyl Butoxide
CAS number 51-03-6
EC number 200-076-7
CosIng ID 59568
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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