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Is p-Methylaminophenol vegetarian?

p-Methylaminophenol

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p-Methylaminophenol (metol) is a synthetic aromatic amine derivative used as a hair dye intermediate and historically as a photographic developer.

Also known as Metol
INCI name p-Methylaminophenol
CAS number 55-55-0
EC number 205-768-2
CosIng ID 36625
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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