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Is Demethoxycurcumin vegetarian?

Demethoxycurcumin

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Demethoxycurcumin is a naturally occurring curcuminoid found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), present alongside curcumin in commercial turmeric extracts.

Also known as 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-hepta-1,6-dien-3,5-dione, Desmethoxycurcumin
INCI name Demethoxycurcumin
CAS number 22608-11-3
CosIng ID 55725
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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