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Is N-Methyl-3-nitro-p-phenylenediamine vegan?

N-Methyl-3-nitro-p-phenylenediamine

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N-Methyl-3-nitro-p-phenylenediamine is a synthetic nitro-based dye intermediate used as a substance in oxidative and direct hair dye products.

Also known as N-methyl-2-nitrobenzene-1,4-diamine
INCI name N-Methyl-3-nitro-p-phenylenediamine
CAS number 2973-21-9
EC number 221-014-5
CosIng ID 31129
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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