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Is Basic Blue 24 vegan?

Basic Blue 24

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New Methylene Blue is a synthetic organic compound of the thiazine class, used as a biological stain and as an antimicrobial agent. It is classified as an azine dye with a cationic chromophore.

Also known as Basic Blue 24, New Methylene Blue, NMB
CAS number 1934-16-3
CI number CI 52030
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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