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Is Hexenyl Acetate vegan?

Hexenyl Acetate

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Hexenyl Acetate is an ester formed from hexenol and acetic acid, used as a fragrance ingredient with a green, fruity odor; it can be produced synthetically or derived from plant sources.

Also known as 219-680-7, 2497-18-9
INCI name Hexenyl Acetate
CAS number 3681-71-8
EC number 222-960-1
CosIng ID 86587
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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