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Is Murexide vegan?

Murexide

Vegan

Murexide is the ammonium salt of purpuric acid, appearing as a purple solid soluble in water. It was historically used as a dye and indicator reagent, with aqueous solutions changing colour depending on pH.

Also known as Ammonium Purpurate, MX
CAS number 3051-09-0
CI number CI 56085
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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