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Is 2-Methyl-2-octanol vegetarian?

2-Methyl-2-octanol

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2-Methyl-2-octanol is a synthetic fatty alcohol, a colorless oily liquid used as a fragrance ingredient.

Also known as 2-Methyloctan-2-ol
INCI name 2-Methyl-2-octanol
CAS number 628-44-4
EC number 211-044-7
CosIng ID 40746
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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