Is 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylpyridine vegan?

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylpyridine

Vegan

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylpyridine and its salts are synthetic compounds used as coupling agents in oxidative hair dye formulations.

Also known as 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylpyridine and its salts
INCI name 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylpyridine
CAS number 4664-16-8
EC number 225-108-7
CosIng ID 31090
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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