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Is Dimethylhydroxy Furanone vegetarian?

Dimethylhydroxy Furanone

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Dimethylhydroxy Furanone, also known as furaneol or strawberry furanone, is an organic flavor and fragrance compound with a caramel-like, fruity odor, found naturally in fruits and produced synthetically for use in flavors, perfumes, and cosmetics.

Also known as 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one, Furaneol, Strawberry Furanone
INCI name Dimethylhydroxy Furanone
EC number 222-908-8
CosIng ID 75895
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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