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Is Ioxynil vegetarian?

Ioxynil

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Ioxynil is a synthetic hydroxybenzonitrile herbicide, along with its octanoate ester derivative, used to control broadleaf weeds in agriculture.

Also known as 223-375-4, 3861-47-0, 4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzonitrile, ioxynil (ISO), Ioxynil octanoate, Ioxynil octanoate (ISO)
INCI name Ioxynil
CAS number 1689-83-4
EC number 216-881-1
CosIng ID 30057
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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