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Is Methyl Benzoylformate vegan?

Methyl Benzoylformate

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Methyl Benzoylformate is a synthetic organic ester (methyl ester of phenylglyoxylic acid) used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-oxo-, methyl ester,Methoxycarbonyl Phenyl Ketone, Methoxycarbonyl Phenyl Ketone
INCI name Methyl Benzoylformate
CAS number 15206-55-0
EC number 239-263-3
CosIng ID 91740
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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