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.

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.

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%
• Quantity: 250 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 4-Aminophenol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

RUO – Research Use Only