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Is Azobenzene vegan?

Azobenzene

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Azobenzene is a synthetic photoswitchable chemical compound composed of two phenyl rings connected by a nitrogen-nitrogen double bond, used as a precursor for azo dyes. It is fully synthetic and not derived from animal sources.

Also known as Diazenylbenzene
INCI name Azobenzene
CAS number 103-33-3
EC number 203-102-5
CosIng ID 29194
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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