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Is Tetrabromophenol Blue vegetarian?

Tetrabromophenol Blue

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Tetrabromophenol Blue is a synthetic brominated phenolic dye used as a colorant.

Also known as Phenol, 4,4'-(4,5,6,7-Tetrabromo-1,1-Dioxido-3H-2,1-Benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)Bis[2,6-Dibromo-, Phenol, 4,4'-(4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2,6-dibromo-], TETRABROMOPHENOL BLUE
INCI name Tetrabromophenol Blue
CAS number 4430-25-5
EC number 224-622-9
CosIng ID 98861
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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