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Is 4-Nitro-m-cresol vegan?

4-Nitro-m-cresol

Vegan

4-Nitro-m-cresol is a synthetic nitro-substituted cresol compound, related to dinitro-ortho-cresol, historically used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides and dyes.

Also known as 4-Nitro-3-cresol
INCI name 4-Nitro-m-cresol
CAS number 497-56-3
EC number 219-952-5
CosIng ID 82125
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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