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Is Teprenone vegetarian?

Teprenone

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Teprenone, also known as geranylgeranylacetone, is a synthetic isoprenoid compound used medicinally as a treatment for gastric ulcers and also used in some cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 5,9,13,17-Nonadecatetraen-2-one 6,10, 14, 18-Tetramethyl, 5,9,13,17-Nonadecatetraen-2-one, 6,10,14,18-Tetramethyl-, Teprenone [INN]
INCI name Teprenone
CAS number 3796-63-2
CosIng ID 83492
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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