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Is 2,5-Diaminoanisole vegan?

2,5-Diaminoanisole

Vegan

A synthetic aromatic diamine used historically as an oxidative hair dye intermediate; it is restricted in cosmetics due to concerns over mutagenicity and carcinogenicity.

Also known as 1-Methoxy-2,5-diaminobenzene, 2,5-Diaminoanisole and its salts
INCI name 2,5-Diaminoanisole
CAS number 5307-02-8
EC number 226-161-9
CosIng ID 28719
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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