Is Solvent Violet 13 vegetarian?
Solvent Violet 13
Solvent Violet 13, also known as D&C Violet No. 2, is a synthetic anthraquinone dye with a bright bluish-violet hue. It is insoluble in water but soluble in acetone, toluene, and benzene, and is used as a colorant in cosmetics, textiles, and other applications.
| Also known as | 1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone, 1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone (CI 60725), Ahcoquinone Blue IR base, Alizarine Violet 3B, Alizurol Purple, CI 60725 / SOLVENT VIOLET 13 / VIOLET 2, D&C Violet No. 2, D&C Violet No.2, Disperse Blue 72, Duranol Brilliant Violet TG, Oil Violet, Oil Violet 401, Quinizarin Blue, Solvent Blue 90, Violet 2, Violet 2/ Solvent Violet 13 |
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| INCI name | Solvent Violet 13 |
| CAS number | 81-48-1 |
| EC number | 201-353-5 |
| CI number | CI 60725 |
| CosIng ID | 38159 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
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