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Is Direct Orange 39 vegetarian?

Direct Orange 39

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

CI 40215 is a synthetic stilbene colorant produced by the condensation of 4,4'-dinitro-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acid with 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid. It is a fully synthetic dye used as a colorant.

Also known as 256-783-6, 50814-31-8, Benzenesulfonic acid 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis-5-nitro- disodium salt reaction products with 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis-5-nitro-, disodium salt, reaction products with 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt
INCI name Direct Orange 39
CAS number 1325-54-8
EC number 215-397-8
CI number CI 40215
CosIng ID 32747
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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