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Is Menthanediol vegetarian?

Menthanediol

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Menthanediol is a synthetic or plant-derived diol related to menthol, used as a fragrance and cooling agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 2-Hydroxy-a,a,4-Trimethylcyclohexanemethanol
INCI name Menthanediol
CAS number 42822-86-6
EC number 255-953-7
CosIng ID 57943
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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