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Is gamma-Octalactone vegan?

gamma-Octalactone

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gamma-Octalactone is an organic compound classified as a lactone, chemically octan-4-olide, used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient with a coconut-like scent.

Also known as Octan-4-olide
INCI name gamma-Octalactone
CAS number 104-50-7
EC number 203-208-1
CosIng ID 40517
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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