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Is Matairesinol vegetarian?

Matairesinol

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Matairesinol is an organic lignan compound, a type of phenylpropanoid, naturally present in some cereals such as rye. It is studied together with secoisolariciresinol for its nutritional benefits.

Also known as 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-bis((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3,4-bis((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-, (3R-trans)-,3R,4R-Bis((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)dihydro-2(3H)-furanone, 3R,4R-Bis((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)dihydro-2(3H)-furanone
INCI name Matairesinol
CAS number 580-72-3
CosIng ID 98867
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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