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Is Trihydroxyaurone vegetarian?

Trihydroxyaurone

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Trihydroxyaurone is an organic compound belonging to the aurone class of flavonoids, chemically described as 4,6-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene]-3(2H)-benzofuranone, used as a coloring agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 3(2H)-Benzofuranone, 4,6-Dihydroxy-2-[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Methylene]-
INCI name Trihydroxyaurone
CAS number 582-04-7
CosIng ID 85927
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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