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Is 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dimethylpyridine vegan?

2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dimethylpyridine

Vegan

2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dimethylpyridine is a synthetic organic compound used as an ingredient in oxidative hair dye formulations.

Also known as 6-Hydroxy-3,4-Dimethyl-2-Pyridone
INCI name 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dimethylpyridine
CAS number 84540-47-6
EC number 283-141-2
CosIng ID 41525
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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