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Is Propionaldehyde vegetarian?

Propionaldehyde

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Propionaldehyde, or propanal, is a three-carbon aldehyde, a colorless flammable liquid with a pungent fruity odor, produced industrially and used as a fragrance and flavor ingredient.

Also known as Propanal
INCI name Propionaldehyde
CAS number 123-38-6
EC number 204-623-0
CosIng ID 40934
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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