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Is Arctigenin vegan?

Arctigenin

Vegan

Arctigenin is a plant-derived lignan found in Asteraceae species such as greater burdock and Saussurea heteromalla, known for antiviral and anticancer effects in vitro; it is the aglycone of arctiin.

Also known as 2(3H)-Furanone, 4-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]dihydro-3-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-, (3R,4R)-
INCI name Arctigenin
CAS number 7770-78-7
CosIng ID 88731
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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