Is 5-Methylfurfural vegan?

5-Methylfurfural

Vegan

5-Methylfurfural is an organic aldehyde compound derived through extraction and reduction from cellulose products, used as a synthetic intermediate and flavoring/fragrance ingredient.

Also known as 5-Methylfurfural
INCI name 5-Methylfurfural
CAS number 620-02-0
EC number 210-622-6
CosIng ID 40681
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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