- Source: 3-Aminophenol
3-Aminophenol is an organic compound with formula C6H4(NH2)(OH). It is an aromatic amine and a phenol. It is the meta isomer of 2-aminophenol and 4-aminophenol.
Preparation
3-Aminophenol can be prepared by caustic fusion of 3-aminobenzenesulfonic acid (i.e. heating with NaOH to 245 °C for 6 hours) or from resorcinol via a substitution reaction with ammonium hydroxide.
Uses
One of the most relevant applications of the substance is the synthesis of 3-(diethylamino)phenol, key intermediate for the preparation of several fluorescent dyes (e.g., rhodamine B). Other uses for the compound include hair dye colorants and stabilizers for chlorine-containing thermoplastics.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Penataan ulang Bamberger
- 3-Aminophenol
- 4-Aminophenol
- Aminophenol
- 2-Aminophenol
- Hydroxyaniline
- Metol
- Hair coloring
- Xanthene
- Resorcinol
- Mepronil
