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Is Ethyl Hexanoate vegan?

Ethyl Hexanoate

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Ethyl hexanoate is an ester formed from hexanoic acid and ethanol, occurring naturally in fruits and also produced synthetically; it has a fruity aroma resembling apple peel and pineapple, and is used as a flavouring and fragrance ingredient.

Also known as Ethyl Caproate, Ethyl hexanoate
INCI name Ethyl Hexanoate
CAS number 123-66-0
EC number 204-640-3
CosIng ID 39868
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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