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Is Thymolphthalein vegan?

Thymolphthalein

Vegan

Thymolphthalein is a synthetic phthalein dye used as an acid–base (pH) indicator with a transition range of approximately pH 9.3–10.5. Below this range it is colourless; above it, it turns blue. It belongs to the phthalide and phenol chemical classes.

CAS number 125-20-2
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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