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Is Diethyl Malate vegetarian?

Diethyl Malate

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Diethyl Malate is the diethyl ester of malic acid, a synthetic compound used as a fragrance and solvent ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as Diethyl 2-Hydroxy-1,4-butanedioate
INCI name Diethyl Malate
CAS number 6283-27-8
EC number 231-444-5
CosIng ID 39539
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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