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Is Methyl Vanillate vegetarian?

Methyl Vanillate

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Methyl vanillate is the methyl ester of vanillic acid, a naturally occurring or synthetically produced aromatic compound used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient.

Also known as Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzoate, Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate
INCI name Methyl Vanillate
CAS number 3943-74-6
EC number 223-525-9
CosIng ID 40834
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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