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Is Zederone vegetarian?

Zederone

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Zederone is a naturally occurring sesquiterpenoid organic compound found in Curcuma species such as wild turmeric (Curcuma aromatica), also produced synthetically.

Also known as Oxireno[4,5]cyclodeca[1,2-b]furan-10(2H)-one, 1a,3,6,10a-tetrahydro-1a,5,9-trimethyl-, (1aR,4E,10aR)-
INCI name Zederone
CAS number 7727-79-9
CosIng ID 90631
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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