Is Purpurogallin vegetarian?

Purpurogallin is an orange-red aglycone natural compound, a benzocycloheptenone soluble in polar organic solvents but not in water. It can be prepared by oxidation of pyrogallol and its glycoside occurs naturally in oak galls and bark.

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

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