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Is Leucomalachite Green vegetarian?

Leucomalachite Green

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Leucomalachite green is a synthetic triarylmethane compound, the reduced (leuco) form of malachite green dye, used as a chemical intermediate and historically in forensic tests for blood detection.

Also known as N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-4,4'-benzylidenedianiline
INCI name Leucomalachite Green
CAS number 129-73-7
EC number 204-961-9
CosIng ID 97732
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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