Is Aniline Yellow vegan?

Aniline Yellow

Vegan

Aniline Yellow (CI 11000) is the first synthetic azo dye, first produced in 1861 by C. Mene and commercialised in 1864. It is a yellow azo dye and aromatic amine derivative of azobenzene, manufactured from aniline, and has the appearance of an orange powder.

Also known as 4-Aminoazobenzene, Induline R, Solvent Yellow 1, Sudan Yellow R
CAS number 60-09-3
CI number CI 11000
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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