Is 2,5-Xylenol vegan?

2,5-Xylenol

Vegan

2,5-Xylenol is a synthetic or petroleum-derived phenolic compound, one of six xylenol isomers, used mainly as a chemical intermediate and antioxidant.

Also known as 2,5-Dimethyl-phenol
INCI name 2,5-Xylenol
CAS number 1300-71-6
EC number 202-461-5
CosIng ID 41304
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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