4-Aminophenol

4-Aminophenol

Synonyms: 1-Amino-4-hydroxybenzene;4-Amino-1-hydroxybnzene;4-Aminobenzenol;4-amino-pheno;4-aminophenol(ci76550);4-hydroxy-1-aminobenzene;4-Hydroxyaminobenzene;4-hydroxybenzenamine CAS: 123-30-8 MF: C6H7NO MW: 109.13 EINECS: 204-616-2

Chemical Properties Off white granular powder Usage Nephrotoxic metabolite of Acetaminophen (A161220) and Phenacetin (P294580). General Description White or reddish-yellow crystals or light brown powder. Turns violet when exposed to light. Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile Heat (decomposition forming HCN, nitrous vapors, CO); water (CO2); reacts violently with acids, bases, alcohols and amines causing fire and explosion hazards [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980 p. 647]. Fire Hazard Flash point data are not available for 4-Aminophenol. 4-Aminophenol is probably combustible.