Is Cholecalciferol vegetarian?
Cholecalciferol
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is a fat-soluble vitamin most commonly produced from lanolin (derived from sheep wool) or other animal sources such as fish liver oil. It can also be derived from lichen or produced synthetically, and is used as a dietary supplement and food fortifier.
| Also known as | Activated 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Calciol, Colecalciferol, Cyclohexanol, 3-((2E)-2-((1R,3aS,7aR)-1-((1R)-1,5-dimethylhexyl)octahydro-7a-methyl-4H-inden-4-ylidene)ethylidene)-4-methylene-, (1S,3Z)-, Vitamin D3 |
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| INCI name | Cholecalciferol |
| CAS number | 67-97-0 |
| EC number | 200-673-2 |
| CosIng ID | 84502 |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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