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Is Acid Blue 62 vegetarian?

Acid Blue 62

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Acid Blue 62 is a synthetic anthraquinone dye, sodium 1-amino-4-(cyclohexylamino)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulphonate, used as a blue colourant.

Also known as 1-Amino-4-Cyclohexylaminoanthraquinone-2-Sodium Sulfonate, Sodium 1-amino-4-(cyclohexylamino)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulphonate, Sodium 1-amino-4-(cyclohexylamino)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulphonate (CI 62045)
INCI name Acid Blue 62
CAS number 4368-56-3
EC number 224-460-9
CI number CI 62045
CosIng ID 31611
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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