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Is 2,4-Diaminoanisole vegan?

2,4-Diaminoanisole

Vegan

2,4-Diaminoanisole is a synthetic aromatic amine compound historically used as a hair dye intermediate, now banned in many jurisdictions due to carcinogenicity concerns; its salts include the sulphate form.

Also known as 1-Methoxy-2,4-diaminobenzene, 2,4-Diaminoanisole Sulphate, 2,4-diaminoanisole; 4-methoxy-m-phenylenediamine [1]; 2,4-diaminoanisole sulphate [2], 4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine
INCI name 2,4-Diaminoanisole
CAS number 615-05-4
EC number 210-406-1
CI number CI 76050
CosIng ID 28718
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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