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Is Psoralen vegetarian?

Psoralen

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Psoralen is a naturally occurring and synthetically produced photoactive organic compound (a furocoumarin) found in plants such as psoralea, used in photochemotherapy and historically in some cosmetic and tanning products.

Also known as 7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, Ficusin
INCI name Psoralen
CAS number 66-97-7
EC number 200-639-7
CosIng ID 82105
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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