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Is HC Violet No. 2 vegetarian?

HC Violet No. 2

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HC Violet No. 2 is a synthetic hair dye compound, chemically 1-(3-Hydroxypropylamino)-2-nitro-4-bis(2-hydroxyethylamino)benzene, used to impart violet shades in hair colorants.

Also known as 1-(3-Hydroxypropylamino)-2-nitro-4-bis(2-hydroxyethylamino)benzene, 1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino], HC Violet 2, HC Violet No 2, HC VIOLET NO. 2
INCI name HC Violet No. 2
CAS number 104226-19-9
EC number 410-910-3
CosIng ID 34213
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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