4-Aminophenol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Aminophenol is used as a dye for textiles, hair, furs and feathers. It is also used as a photographic developer. It finds application as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals and dyes. Further, it acts as a final intermediate in the preparation of paracetamol.

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Applications
4-Aminophenol is used as a dye for textiles, hair, furs and feathers. It is also used as a photographic developer. It finds application as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals and dyes. Further, it acts as a final intermediate in the preparation of paracetamol.

Solubility
Soluble in acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, acetone, hot water, dimethylsulfoxide and alkalies. Slightly soluble in toluene, diethyl ether, ethanol, trifluoroacetic acid and cold water. Insoluble in benzene and chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, chloroformates and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-30-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 109.128
• MDL Number: MFCD00007869
• InChI Key: PLIKAWJENQZMHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-aminophenol, 4-hydroxyaniline, p-hydroxyaniline, phenol, 4-amino, paranol, 4-aminobenzenol, certinal, citol, azol, fouramine p
• PubChem CID: 403
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17602
• IUPAC Name: 4-aminophenol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1N)O

• Melting Point: 186°C to 190°C
• Density: 1.29
• Boiling Point: 284°C (decomposition)
• Flash Point: 195°C (383°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Odor: Phenol-like
• Quantity: 1000 g
• UN Number: UN2512
• Beilstein: 385836
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,462
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetonitrile,ethyl acetate,acetone,hot water,dimethylsulfoxide and alkalies. Slightly soluble in toluene,diethyl ether,ethanol,trifluoroacetic acid and cold water. Insoluble in benzene and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 109.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Aminophenol

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