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Is Phenethyl Alcohol vegan?

Phenethyl Alcohol

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Phenethyl Alcohol, or 2-phenylethanol, is an organic compound with a pleasant floral odor that occurs widely in nature in essential oils; it is also produced synthetically for use as a fragrance ingredient.

Also known as 2-Phenylethanol, Phenylethyl Alcohol
INCI name Phenethyl Alcohol
CAS number 60-12-8
EC number 200-456-2
CosIng ID 36519
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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