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Is Citronellyl Methylcrotonate vegan?

Citronellyl Methylcrotonate

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Citronellyl Methylcrotonate is a synthetic ester of citronellol and methylcrotonic acid, used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenyl trans-3-Methyl-2-butenoate
INCI name Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
CAS number 20770-40-5
EC number 244-019-4
CosIng ID 55471
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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