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Is Ethyl Octanoate vegan?

Ethyl Octanoate

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Ethyl octanoate, also known as ethyl caprylate, is a fatty acid ester formed from caprylic acid and ethanol, occurring naturally in fruits and alcoholic beverages, and used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient.

Also known as Ethyl Caprylate, Ethyl octanoate
INCI name Ethyl Octanoate
CAS number 106-32-1
EC number 203-385-5
CosIng ID 39911
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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