CAS:2835-98-5 | 2-Amino-5-methylphenol

Products Description

2-Amino-5-methylphenol, also known as 6-Amino-m-cresol, has a CAS number of 2835-98-5, an EINECS number of 220-620-7, a molecular formula of C7H9NO, and a molecular weight of 123.15.

2-Amino-5-methylphenol is a beige to brown crystalline powder, stable at room temperature and pressure, with a melting point of 156-162°C, a boiling point of 241.4ºC at 760 mmHg, a flash point of 99.8ºC, a density of 1.157 g/cm³, and is soluble in water.

Basic Info

Preparation method

2-Amino-5-methylphenol can be prepared from m-cresol through nitration, reduction and other steps, or it can be prepared from p-aminophenol through methylation reaction.

Uses

2-Amino-5-methylphenol is used in organic synthesis and is a colorant in hair - dye products. The concentration allowed for use in cosmetics is 2.4%, and the maximum concentration when used with oxidizing lotion is 1.2%.

Company Profile

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