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Is 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole vegetarian?

2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole

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2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole is a synthetic nitroanisole derivative used as a direct dye in semi-permanent hair colouring products.

Also known as 2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol, 2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO-5-NITROANISOLE
INCI name 2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-Nitroanisole
CAS number 66095-81-6
EC number 266-138-0
CosIng ID 31499
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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