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Is Phenolsulfonphthalein vegetarian?

Phenolsulfonphthalein

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Phenolsulfonphthalein, also known as phenol red, is a synthetic pH indicator compound widely used in laboratory and cell biology applications.

Also known as Phenol Red
INCI name Phenolsulfonphthalein
CAS number 143-74-8
EC number 205-609-7
CosIng ID 86141
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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