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Is 3-Nitro-p-Cresol vegan?

3-Nitro-p-Cresol

Vegan

3-Nitro-p-cresol is a synthetic nitrophenol derivative used as a dye intermediate in oxidative hair colorants. It is manufactured through chemical synthesis.

INCI name 3-Nitro-p-Cresol
CAS number 2042-14-0
EC number 218-044-6
CosIng ID 84990
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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