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Is Hexyl Salicylate vegan?

Hexyl Salicylate

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Hexyl salicylate is a synthetic ester of salicylic acid and hexanol, used as a fragrance ingredient with a floral odor.

Also known as Benzoic Acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-hexyl ester, Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Hexyl Salicylate
INCI name Hexyl Salicylate
CAS number 118-60-5
EC number 228-408-6
CosIng ID 76454
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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