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Is Leptospermone vegetarian?

Leptospermone

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Leptospermone is a naturally occurring triketone compound produced by plants of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), such as Callistemon citrinus and Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka), and serves as the basis for HPPD-inhibiting herbicides.

Also known as 1,3,5-Cyclohexatrione, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-6-(3-methyl-1-oxobutyl-)
INCI name Leptospermone
CAS number 567-75-9
CosIng ID 57167
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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