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Is Terpinen-4-ol vegan?

Terpinen-4-ol

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Terpinen-4-ol (also known as 4-terpineol) is a naturally occurring monoterpenoid alcohol found in essential oils such as tea tree, cajuput and pine oil, used as a fragrance ingredient with reported antimicrobial properties.

Also known as 4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol, p-Menth-1-en-4-ol
INCI name Terpinen-4-ol
CAS number 562-74-3
EC number 209-235-5
CosIng ID 74121
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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