Is Basic Violet 10 vegetarian?
Basic Violet 10
Rhodamine B is a synthetic fluorescent dye commonly used as a tracer in water flow and transport studies. It fluoresces and can be detected easily with fluorometers, making it valuable in scientific research and biotechnology applications.
| Also known as | 208-096-8, 509-34-2, Basic Violet 10, Colouring agent CI 45170, Colouring agent CI 45170:1, Ethanaminium, N-(9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-6-(diethylamino)-3H-xanthen-3-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, chloride, Rhodamine B |
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| INCI name | Basic Violet 10 |
| CAS number | 81-88-9 |
| EC number | 201-383-9 |
| CI number | CI 45170 |
| CosIng ID | 84501 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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