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Is Methyl Acetate vegan?

Methyl Acetate

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Methyl acetate is a carboxylate ester with the formula CH3COOCH3, also known as methyl ethanoate. It is a flammable, weakly polar solvent with a pleasant odour, occasionally used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent.

Also known as Acetic acid methyl ester, MeOAc, Methyl ethanoate
INCI name Methyl Acetate
CAS number 79-20-9
EC number 201-185-2
CosIng ID 35273
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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