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Is Ponceau 2R vegan?

Ponceau 2R

Vegan

Ponceau 2R is a synthetic red azo dye used in histology for staining. It is easily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol, and it usually comes as a disodium salt. It is also known as Xylidine Ponceau, Acid Red 26, or Food Red 5.

Also known as Acid Red 26, Food Red 5, Ponceau G, Red R, Xylidine Ponceau
CAS number 3761-53-3
CI number CI 16150
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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