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Is Bromothymol Blue vegan?

Bromothymol Blue

Vegan

Bromothymol Blue (BTB) is a synthetic pH indicator dye commonly used to measure substances with near-neutral pH, including the detection of carbonic acid in liquids. It is typically sold as the sodium salt of the acid indicator.

Also known as 3',3''-Dibromothymolsulfonphthalein, BTB
CAS number 76-59-5
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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