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Is Ethyl Eosin vegan?

Ethyl Eosin

Vegan

Ethyl Eosin is a synthetic fluorescent xanthene dye, the ethyl ester analogue of Eosin Y. It is alcohol-soluble (unlike the water-soluble Eosin Y) and is used as a biological stain and colourant.

Also known as Alcohol Soluble Eosin, Solvent Red 45
CAS number 6359-05-3
CI number CI 45386
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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