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Is Lutetium Chloride vegetarian?

Lutetium Chloride

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Lutetium chloride is an inorganic compound composed of lutetium and chlorine (LuCl3), typically forming hygroscopic white monoclinic crystals or a hexahydrate. It is used in research and, as a radioactive isotopologue, in cancer diagnostics and therapy.

Also known as Lutetium trichloride
INCI name Lutetium Chloride
CAS number 10099-66-8
EC number 233-240-1
CosIng ID 93356
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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