Is 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene vegan?

1,4-Dimethoxybenzene

Vegan

1,4-Dimethoxybenzene is an organic compound with an intensely sweet floral odor, produced synthetically and also found naturally in several plant species; it is used as a fragrance ingredient. Note: despite the input name 'Dimethylhydroquinone', this CAS/EC pair corresponds to 1,4-dimethoxybenzene, the dimethyl ether of hydroquinone.

Also known as 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene, Dimethylhydroquinone, Hydroquinone Dimethyl Ether
INCI name 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene
CAS number 150-78-7
EC number 205-771-9
CosIng ID 39637
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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