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Is Solvent Yellow 172 vegetarian?

Solvent Yellow 172

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Solvent Yellow 172 is a synthetic coumarin-based dye used as a yellow colorant.

Also known as 5-Benzoxazolsulfonamide, 2-[7-(diethylamino)-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl]-
INCI name Solvent Yellow 172
CAS number 68427-35-0
EC number 270-393-3
CosIng ID 58226
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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