Is 2-tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether vegan?

2-tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether

Vegan

2-tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether, chemically 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol, is a synthetic antioxidant and fragrance-related compound.

Also known as 2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol
INCI name 2-tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether
CAS number 121-00-6
EC number 204-442-7
CosIng ID 39140
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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