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Is P-Aminophenol vegan?

P-Aminophenol

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P-Aminophenol is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as an intermediate in hair dye formulations and as a precursor in the manufacture of paracetamol (acetaminophen).

Also known as 4-Aminophenol, 4-Hydroxyanilinium chloride, bis[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ammonium] sulphate, Metol, P-Aminophenol HCl, p-Aminophenol Sulfate
INCI name P-Aminophenol
CAS number 123-30-8
EC number 204-616-2
CI number CI 76550
CosIng ID 35831
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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