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Is Nitrocresols vegetarian?

Nitrocresols

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Nitrocresols are a group of synthetic nitro-substituted cresol compounds and their alkali metal salts, used industrially, notably as pesticide intermediates and dye precursors.

INCI name Nitrocresols
CAS number 12167-20-3
CosIng ID 28469
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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