Is Civet vegetarian?
Civet
A viscous, musk-like substance obtained from the perineal scent glands of the civet cat (Civettictis civetta). It is used as a fixative and fragrance ingredient in perfumery. Synthetic versions of the key odorant molecule (civetone) are also available.
| Also known as | 3-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-2,4-dioxo-N-isopropylimidazolidine-1-carboxamide, Civet, Civet absolute, Civet musk, Civetum, Iprodione, iprodione (ISO), Viverra Civetta |
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| INCI name | Civet |
| CAS number | 36734-19-7 |
| EC number | 272-826-1 |
| CosIng ID | 41300 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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