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Is Basic Violet 4 vegetarian?

Basic Violet 4

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Ethyl Violet is a synthetic triarylmethane dye belonging to the crystal violet family, produced from diethylaniline precursors. It is used as a biological stain and colourant.

Also known as [4-[bis[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium chloride (CI 42600), Basic Violet 4
INCI name Basic Violet 4
CAS number 2390-59-2
EC number 219-231-5
CI number CI 42600
CosIng ID 32082
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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