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Is Decursin vegetarian?

Decursin

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Decursin is a naturally occurring coumarin compound isolated from the roots of Angelica gigas (Korean angelica), a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Also known as 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, (7S)-7,8-dihydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-oxo-2H,6H-pyrano[3,2-g]-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester
INCI name Decursin
CAS number 5928-25-6
CosIng ID 94646
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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