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Is Geranyl Crotonate vegetarian?

Geranyl Crotonate

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Geranyl Crotonate is a synthetic ester of geraniol and crotonic acid, used as a fragrance ingredient.

Also known as (E,E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl 2-butenoate, (E,E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl2-butenoate
INCI name Geranyl Crotonate
CAS number 56172-46-4
EC number 260-027-0
CosIng ID 40082
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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