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Is Emodin vegan?

Emodin

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Emodin (6-methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone) is an anthraquinone compound that can be isolated from plants such as rhubarb, buckthorn, and Japanese knotweed, as well as produced by certain fungi including species of Aspergillus.

Also known as 1,3,8-Trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone, Frangula emodin, Rheum emodin
INCI name Emodin
CAS number 518-82-1
EC number 208-258-8
CosIng ID 85417
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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