Is Phytonadione vegetarian?
Phytonadione
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Vegetarian
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Phytonadione, also known as vitamin K1 or phytomenadione, is a fat-soluble vitamin found in plants and used as a dietary supplement and cosmetic ingredient; it is chemically synthesized for commercial use.
| Also known as | 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-methyl[3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl)-, [R-[R*, R*-(E)]]-, 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone, 201-564-2, 234-330-3, 81818-54-4, Phytomenadione, Vitamin K1 |
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| INCI name | Phytonadione |
| CAS number | 84-80-0 |
| EC number | 279-833-9 |
| CosIng ID | 36556 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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