Description

5-Amino-6-Chloro-o-Cresol (CAS No. 84540-50-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₈ClNO. This chlorinated aminophenol derivative, also known by its IUPAC name 3-amino-2-chloro-6-methylphenol, is a versatile intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, dye manufacturing, and specialty chemical applications. The compound features a unique combination of amino, chloro, and methyl substituents on a phenolic ring, making it a valuable building block for complex organic transformations.

Our product is rigorously tested to ensure exceptional purity (>98%) and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. It is supplied as a fine crystalline powder with excellent solubility in polar organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Proper storage in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability.

Key applications include use as:

• Precursor in pharmaceutical active ingredient synthesis
• Intermediate for azo dyes and pigments
• Building block for advanced material chemistry

Safety Data Sheets and certificates of analysis are available upon request. For research use only, not for drug or household use.

Properties

• CAS Number: 84540-50-1
• Complexity: 120
• IUPAC Name: 3-amino-2-chloro-6-methyl-phenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8ClNO/c1-4-2-3-5(9)6(8)7(4)10/h2-3,10H,9H2,1H3
• InChI Key: XYRDGCCCBJITBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 157.0294416
• Molecular Formula: C7H8ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 157.60
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=C(C=C1)N)Cl)O
• Topological: 46.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 157.0294416
• Synonyms: 84540-50-1, 5-Amino-6-chloro-o-cresol, 3-amino-2-chloro-6-methylphenol, 2-Methyl-5-Amino-6-Chlorophenol, PHENOL, 3-AMINO-2-CHLORO-6-METHYL-, UNII-8077WHL3XK, 8077WHL3XK, JAROCOL ACC, COLOREX 5A6COC, EINECS 283-144-9, 2-CHLORO-3-AMINO-6-METHYLPHENOL, 2-chloro-6-methyl-3-aminophenol, 6-methyl-3-amino-2-chlorophenol, DTXSID80233531, DTXCID10156022, 5-AMINO-6-CHLORO-O-CRESOL [INCI], 283-144-9, 3-Amino-2-chlor-6-methylphenol, 2-Chloro-4-methyl-3-hydroxyaniline, 3-amino-2-chloro-6-methyl-phenol, MFCD03094650, 4-Amino-3-chloro-2-hydroxytoluene, SCHEMBL94507, SBB058987, AKOS006227589, AB13339, FA29393, PS-5155, AC-16268, SY109993, DB-056800, A3266, CS-0206849, NS00038545, ST51043294, D87590, EN300-7365727, Q27269123, 2-Methyl-5-amino-6-chlorophenol; 2-Chloro-3-amino-6-methylphenol; 6-Chloro-5-amino-o-cresol; CAOC

Application

5-Amino-6-Chloro-o-Cresol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, particularly those requiring chlorinated phenolic structures. In material science, it is utilized for developing specialized dyes and pigments due to its reactive amino and chloro groups. The compound’s unique substitution pattern makes it valuable for creating complex molecular architectures in organic synthesis. Researchers also employ this chemical as a standard in analytical chemistry for method development and validation studies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (97.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (13.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (65.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (11.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H411 (17.9%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (97.6%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (13.1%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (65.5%)
• STOT SE 3 (11.9%)
• Aquatic Chronic 2 (17.9%)

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