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4-Aminophenol, 98%
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 186°C to 190°C |
| Density | 1.29 |
| Boiling Point | 284°C (decomposition) |
| Flash Point | 195°C (383°F) |
| Odor | Phenol-like |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| UN Number | UN2512 |
| Beilstein | 385836 |
| Sensitivity | Air and light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302+H332-H341 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H341-H302-H332 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P304+P340-P308+P313-P312-P330-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AMINOPHENOLS (O-;M-;P-) |
| EINECSNumber | 204-616-2 |
| RTECSNumber | SJ5075000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
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