Description
2-Amino-4-methoxyphenol (CAS 20734-76-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C7H9NO2. This fine chemical is widely used in research and industrial applications due to its role as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. With a purity of ≥95%, it is ideal for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye manufacturing processes. The product is supplied as a crystalline solid, ensuring stability and ease of handling under standard laboratory conditions. Its unique structural features, including the amino and methoxy functional groups, make it valuable for coupling reactions, polymer synthesis, and as a precursor for specialty chemicals. Suitable for HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR analysis, this compound meets stringent quality standards for researchers and scientists.
Properties
- CAS Number: 20734-76-3
- Complexity: 108
- IUPAC Name: 2-amino-4-methoxy-phenol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H9NO2/c1-10-5-2-3-7(9)6(8)4-5/h2-4,9H,8H2,1H3
- InChI Key: TUADYTFWZPZZTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 139.063328530
- Molecular Formula: C7H9NO2
- Molecular Weight: 139.15
- SMILES: COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)N
- Topological: 55.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 139.063328530
- Synonyms: 2-amino-4-methoxyphenol, 20734-76-3, DTXSID40362896, DTXCID40202506, 687-284-5, 2-Amino-4-methoxy-phenol, Phenol, 2-amino-4-methoxy-, 4-methoxy-2-aminophenol, 2-Hydroxy-5-methoxyaniline, MFCD06616911, 2-azanyl-4-methoxy-phenol, LD5Q3R5K5H, 2-amino-4-(methyloxy)phenol, SCHEMBL245052, CHEMBL1622271, 2-Amino-4-methoxyphenol, 95%, BDBM50488, cid_3015618, ALBB-018182, BBL000043, GEO-03978, SBB009779, STK507062, AKOS000108842, 2-amino-4-methoxy-phenol;hydrochloride, AB25358, CS-W001213, HY-W001213, PS-3110, 2-azanyl-4-methoxy-phenol;hydrochloride, NCGC00245441-01, PD158229, ST091516, SY035371, DB-013008, A3394, EN300-85215, A814846, Z57727878
2-Amino-4-methoxyphenol is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceutical compounds. It serves as a building block in the production of hair dyes and oxidative coloration agents due to its reactivity with oxidizing agents. Researchers also utilize it in polymer chemistry to modify phenolic resins and epoxy systems. Additionally, its application extends to agrochemicals, where it acts as a precursor for herbicides and fungicides.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (93%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (93%)
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