Is Violanthrone vegan?

Violanthrone

Vegan

Violanthrone, also known as dibenzanthrone, is a planar organic compound with C2v symmetry that serves as a vat dye and as a precursor to other vat dyes such as Vat Green 9. It is identified by the Colour Index number CI 59800.

Also known as Dibenzanthrone, Vat Blue 20
CAS number 116-71-2
CI number CI 59800
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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