Is 3-Methyl-5-phenylpentanenitrile vegetarian?

3-Methyl-5-phenylpentanenitrile is a synthetic organic nitrile compound used as a fragrance ingredient. Note that it is chemically distinct from emopamil, an unrelated pharmaceutical calcium channel blocker sometimes confused with this compound.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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