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Is Butyl Formate vegetarian?

Butyl Formate

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Butyl Formate is a synthetic ester of formic acid and n-butanol, used as a fragrance and flavor ingredient.

Also known as Butyl methanoate
INCI name Butyl Formate
CAS number 592-84-7
EC number 209-772-5
CosIng ID 39136
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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