Is Basic Yellow 57 vegetarian?
Basic Yellow 57
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Basic Yellow 57 is a synthetic cationic azo dye used as a colorant in hair dye and cosmetic formulations.
| Also known as | 3-[(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-N,N,N-trimethylanilinium chloride (CI 12719), Benzenaminium, 3-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride |
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| INCI name | Basic Yellow 57 |
| CAS number | 68391-31-1 |
| EC number | 269-943-5 |
| CI number | CI 12719 |
| CosIng ID | 32085 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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