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Is Butyl Pelargonate vegan?

Butyl Pelargonate

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Butyl Pelargonate is an ester formed from n-butyl alcohol and pelargonic (nonanoic) acid, used as a fragrance or emollient ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as Butyl Nonanoate
INCI name Butyl Pelargonate
CAS number 50623-57-9
EC number 256-661-2
CosIng ID 104309
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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