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Is Quinalizarin vegan?

Quinalizarin

Vegan

Quinalizarin (1,2,5,8-tetrahydroxyanthraquinone) is a synthetic organic compound and one of many tetrahydroxyanthraquinone isomers, formally derived from anthraquinone by replacement of four hydrogen atoms by hydroxyl groups. It is used as a dye and analytical reagent. It is also known as Alizarin Bordeaux B or Mordant Violet 26.

Also known as 1,2,5,8-Tetrahydroxyanthraquinone, Alizarin Bordeaux B, Mordant Violet 26
CAS number 81-61-8
CI number CI 58500
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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