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Is Maltol Isobutyrate vegan?

Maltol Isobutyrate

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Maltol Isobutyrate is a synthetic ester of maltol used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient, historically noted as a tobacco additive.

Also known as 2-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-yl 2-methylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 2-methyl, 2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-yl ester
INCI name Maltol Isobutyrate
CAS number 65416-14-0
EC number 265-755-2
CosIng ID 57615
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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