CheckVegan

Is Lapachol vegetarian?

Lapachol

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Lapachol is a natural phenolic compound (naphthoquinone) isolated from the bark of the lapacho tree, botanically known as Handroanthus impetiginosus (formerly Tabebuia avellanedae), and found in other Handroanthus species.

INCI name Lapachol
CAS number 84-79-7
CosIng ID 98732
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue