Is Basic Orange 2 vegetarian?
Basic Orange 2
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Chrysoidine Y is a synthetic azo dye classified as Basic Orange 2 in the Colour Index, used as a histological stain and textile dye. It produces orange-yellow colours and is water-soluble.
| Also known as | 4-(Phenylazo)benzene-1,3-diamine, 4-Phenylazophenylene-1,3-diamine hydrochloride, 4-Phenylazophenylene-1,3-diamine monohydrochloride (CI 11270), Basic Orange 2, Chrysoidine, Chrysoidine Monohydrochloride, Chrysoidine Y |
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| INCI name | Basic Orange 2 |
| CAS number | 532-82-1 |
| EC number | 208-545-8 |
| CI number | CI 11270 |
| CosIng ID | 32075 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
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