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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.
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) |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Odor | Phenol-like |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| UN Number | UN2512 |
| Beilstein | 385836 |
| Sensitivity | Air and light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- 4-Aminophenol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-Aminophenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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