Is Phenethyl Caffeate vegetarian?
Phenethyl Caffeate
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Phenethyl Caffeate, also known as caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), is a natural phenolic compound formed as the ester of caffeic acid and phenethyl alcohol, notably found in propolis.
| Also known as | 2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-, 2-Phenylethyl Ester, Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester, CAPE |
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| INCI name | Phenethyl Caffeate |
| CAS number | 115610-29-2 |
| CosIng ID | 83795 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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