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Is Dinoterb vegan?

Dinoterb

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Dinoterb is a synthetic dinitrophenol herbicide, chemically 2-tert-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol, formerly used to control weeds in agriculture but now banned in the EU due to toxicity.

Also known as 2-tert-Butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol, 2-tert.-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol, dinoterb (ISO)
INCI name Dinoterb
CAS number 1420-07-1
EC number 215-813-8
CosIng ID 29163
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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