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Is 4-[[4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride vegetarian?

4-[[4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride

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This entry covers two related synthetic triarylmethane dye compounds: a dimethylammonium chloride salt [1] and its corresponding triphenylmethanol derivative [2], used as colorants.

Also known as 207-396-6, 467-63-0, tris[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methanol
INCI name 4-[[4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride
EC number 208-953-6
CosIng ID 28722
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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