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Is Diphenyl Naphthopyran vegan?

Diphenyl Naphthopyran

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Diphenyl Naphthopyran (3,3-Diphenyl-3H-naphthopyran) is a synthetic organic compound used as a photochromic dye, notably in ophthalmic lenses that darken upon UV exposure.

Also known as 2,2-Diphenyl-5,6-benzo(2H)chromene, 2,2-Diphenyl-5,6-benzo(2H)chromene, 3H-Naphtho[2,1-b]pyran, 3,3-diphenyl-, 3H-Naphtho[2,1-b]pyran, 3,3-diphenyl-
INCI name Diphenyl Naphthopyran
CAS number 4222-20-2
EC number 609-998-8
CosIng ID 96805
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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