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Is 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene vegan?

1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene

Vegan

1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene is a synthetic phenolic compound with three hydroxyl groups on a benzene ring, used as an antioxidant and hair colouring agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Benzene-1,2,4-triol
INCI name 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene
CAS number 533-73-3
EC number 208-575-1
CosIng ID 31465
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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