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Is Methyl Benzodioxepinone vegan?

Methyl Benzodioxepinone

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Methyl Benzodioxepinone, known commercially as Calone, is a synthetic organic compound used in the fragrance industry for its distinctive fresh, ozonic, watermelon-like marine odor.

Also known as 7-Methyl-2H-benzo-1,5-dioxepin-3(4H)-one, Calone, Calone 1951, Watermelon ketone
INCI name Methyl Benzodioxepinone
CAS number 28940-11-6
EC number 249-320-4
CosIng ID 40446
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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