Is Dihydroartemisinic Acid vegan?
Dihydroartemisinic Acid
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Dihydroartemisinic Acid is a sesquiterpenoid compound and biosynthetic precursor of artemisinin, naturally found in Artemisia annua and also produced via engineered yeast fermentation.
| Also known as | (2R)-2-[(1R,4R,4aS,8aS)-4,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl]propanoate |
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| INCI name | Dihydroartemisinic Acid |
| CAS number | 63968-64-9 |
| CosIng ID | 93149 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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