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Is Farnesal vegetarian?

Farnesal

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A sesquiterpene aldehyde related to farnesol, used as a fragrance ingredient; it can be derived synthetically or from natural terpenoid sources.

Also known as 3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienone
INCI name Farnesal
CAS number 19317-11-4
EC number 242-957-9
CosIng ID 39975
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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