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Is 2-Heptanol vegetarian?

2-Heptanol

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2-Heptanol is a synthetic secondary alcohol with the hydroxyl group on the second carbon of a seven-carbon chain, used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient.

Also known as Heptan-2-ol
INCI name 2-Heptanol
CAS number 543-49-7
EC number 208-844-3
CosIng ID 40122
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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