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Is Benzidine vegetarian?

Benzidine

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Benzidine is an aromatic amine organic compound used historically in dye production and in a cyanide test; it is a recognized human carcinogen linked to bladder and pancreatic cancer.

Also known as 1,1'-Biphenyl-4,4'-diamine
INCI name Benzidine
CAS number 92-87-5
EC number 202-199-1
CosIng ID 28863
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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