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Is Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol vegetarian?

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol

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Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is a cyclic alcohol derived from furfural, used in cosmetics and industrial applications as a solvent and penetration enhancer.

Also known as Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol, THFA
INCI name Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
CAS number 97-99-4
EC number 202-625-6
CosIng ID 80723
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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