Mumbai, India, 400080
The chemical with CAS number 2835-95-2, also known as 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene or 5-amino-o-cresol, is a compound primarily used in the formulation of permanent hair dyes. It acts as an oxidative dye coupler (or secondary intermediate) to impart color to hair when mixed with a peroxide developer. It is also used as an intermediate in other organic synthesis and can be found in other dye and pharmaceutical applications. CAS No: - 2835-95-2
| Molecular Formula: | C7H9NOcap C sub 7 cap H sub 9 cap N cap O |
| Molecular Weight: | 123.15123.15g/mol |
| Appearance: | Off-white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point: | 159−162159 minus 162°C |
| Water Content: | ≤0.5% |
| Synonyms:- | 5-amino-2-methylphenol, 5-amino-o-cresol, 3-hydroxy-4-methylaniline, JAROCOL 2M5AP, 2-hydroxy- 4-aminotoluene, 2-hydroxy-p-toluidine, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, Phenol, 5-amino-2-methyl |