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Is Aniline vegetarian?

Aniline

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Aniline is an aromatic amine and organic compound, historically derived from coal tar and now produced synthetically; it and its salts/derivatives are restricted in cosmetics due to toxicity and carcinogenicity concerns.

Also known as Aminobenzene, Aniline
INCI name Aniline
CAS number 62-53-3
EC number 200-539-3
CosIng ID 28859
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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