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Is Solvent Red 72 vegan?

Solvent Red 72

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Solvent Red 72 is a xanthene colourant, chemically 4',5'-dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one, a synthetic organic dye used for coloring purposes.

Also known as 224-468-2, 4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one, 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein, 4372-02-5
INCI name Solvent Red 72
CAS number 596-03-2
EC number 209-876-0
CI number CI 45370
CosIng ID 78541
Last reviewed 13 July 2026

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