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Is Pigment Yellow 73 vegetarian?

Pigment Yellow 73

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Pigment Yellow 73 is a synthetic azo pigment, chemically identified as 2-[(4-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide, used as a colorant.

Also known as 2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutanamide, 2-[(4-chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide (CI 11738)
INCI name Pigment Yellow 73
CAS number 6358-31-2
EC number 236-852-7
CI number CI 11738
CosIng ID 36581
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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