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Is Paeoniflorin vegetarian?

Paeoniflorin

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Paeoniflorin is a monoterpene glucoside compound, one of the major bioactive constituents of Paeonia lactiflora (peony) root, also found in the fern Salvinia molesta, used in cosmetic and herbal preparations.

Also known as Peoniflorin, β-d-Glucopyranoside, 5b-[(benzoyloxy)methyl]tetrahydro-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2,5-methano-1H-3,4-dioxacyclobuta[cd]pentalen-1a(2H)-yl, [1aR-(1aα,2β,3aα,5α,5aα,5bα)]-
INCI name Paeoniflorin
CAS number 23180-57-6
EC number 245-476-2
CosIng ID 82444
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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