Is Cantharidin vegetarian?
Cantharidin
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Vegan
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Cantharidin is a toxic terpenoid compound naturally secreted by blister beetles, including the Spanish fly (Lytta vesicatoria), and is the active irritant component of cantharides preparations.
| Also known as | (1R,2S)-Hexahydro-1,2-dimethyl-3,6-epoxyphthalic anhydride, 4,7-Epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-, (3aalpha,4beta,7beta,7aalpha)-, 7-Oxabicyclo(2.2.1)heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride, 2,3-dimethyl- |
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| INCI name | Cantharidin |
| CAS number | 56-25-7 |
| EC number | 200-263-3 |
| CosIng ID | 28906 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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