Description

4-Amino-2,6-dimethylphenol (CAS: 15980-22-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₁₁NO, widely utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, dye manufacturing, and advanced material research. This fine chemical exhibits excellent stability and reactivity, making it an essential intermediate for developing specialty chemicals and biologically active compounds. With a molecular weight of 137.18 g/mol, it appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and is supplied in airtight, light-resistant packaging to ensure long-term stability. Ideal for researchers and industrial applications requiring precise and reliable reagents.

Properties

• CAS Number: 15980-22-0
• Complexity: 104
• IUPAC Name: 4-amino-2,6-dimethyl-phenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11NO/c1-5-3-7(9)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4,10H,9H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: OMVFXCQLSCPJNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 137.084063974
• Molecular Formula: C8H11NO
• Molecular Weight: 137.18
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)C)N
• Topological: 46.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 137.084063974
• Synonyms: 4-amino-2,6-dimethylphenol, 15980-22-0, DTXSID701347117, DTXCID70197693, 829-500-4, phenol, 4-amino-2,6-dimethyl-, 2,6-dimethyl-4-aminophenol, MFCD10039560, 3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyaniline, 2,6-Xylenol, 4-amino-, SCHEMBL655476, 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylaniline, SCHEMBL3246567, SCHEMBL6377760, 289D3E2XR3, ALBB-010381, BBL003443, SBB015084, STK520649, AKOS000345097, SY153519, VS-01333, DB-229023, ST4144615, CS-0117193, NS00053962, EN300-139978, F20985, Z1147461005

4-Amino-2,6-dimethylphenol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceutical agents. It is employed in oxidative hair dye formulations due to its ability to form stable colorants upon reaction with couplers. Researchers also utilize this compound in polymer chemistry and as a building block for advanced organic frameworks. Its reactivity with electrophiles makes it valuable for designing novel heterocyclic compounds.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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