Is Mordant Red 11 vegetarian?
Mordant Red 11
Alizarin (CI 58000) is an organic compound of the anthraquinone class, historically used as a red dye for textile fabrics. It was originally derived from the roots of madder plants (Rubia spp.) but in 1869 became the first natural dye to be produced synthetically, and is now manufactured synthetically.
| Also known as | 1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone, 1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (CI 58000), Alizarin, CI 58000 / PIGMENT RED 83, Mordant Red 11, Pigment Red 83, Turkey red |
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| INCI name | Mordant Red 11 |
| CAS number | 72-48-0 |
| EC number | 200-782-5 |
| CI number | CI 58000 |
| CosIng ID | 32780 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
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