INTRODUCTION
2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol (5-NAP) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₆N₂O₃. It is a substituted phenol with both an amino group (-NH₂) and a nitro group (-NO₂) attached to a benzene ring, along with a hydroxyl group (-OH). It is most commonly used as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals.
Manufacture
5-NAP is commonly manufactured through the nitration of 2-aminophenol by reaction with acetic anhydride to form 2-methylbenzoxazole, which is nitrated and hydrolyzed to form 2-amino-5-nitrophenol.
| Synonyms | 2-Hydroxy-4-nitroaniline |
| CAS no. | 121-88-0 |
| EINECS no. | 204-503-8 |
| Molecular formula | C6H6N2O3 |
| Molecular weight | 154.12 |
| Structure |  |
Applications
5-NAP has various industrial and laboratory applications due to its dual functional groups (–OH, –NH₂, and –NO₂) on the aromatic ring.
| Dye and Pigment Manufacturing |
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| Precursor for azo dyes, disperse dyes, and acid dyes |
| Used in textile dyeing for wool, silk, and synthetic fibers |
| In Cosmetics |
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| Used as a hair dye intermediate in oxidative hair coloring systems. It provides reddish to brown shades |
| Reacts with couplers and oxidizing agents like hydrogen peroxide |
| Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
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| Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) |
| Acts as a building block in heterocyclic and nitroaromatic drug synthesis |
| Organic Synthesis Intermediate |
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| Serves as an intermediate for reduction to 2,5-diaminophenol |
| Formation of benzoxazoles, quinazolines, and other heterocycles |
| Corrosion Inhibitors and Coatings |
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| Derivatives may be used in corrosion inhibitor formulations due to their electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
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| Appearance | – | Dry brown crystals |
| Solubility | – | Soluble in dil. Acid and Alkali |
| Moisture Content | % | Max 0.5 |
| Insolubles | % | Max 0.1 |
| Melting Point | ºC | 198.0 – 202.0 |
| Assay (By Nitrite Value) | % | Min 99.0 |
| Purity (By HPLC) | % | Min 99.0 |
| Impurity (By HPLC) (Total Others) | % | Max 1.0 |
STORAGE & PRECAUTION
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
PACKING
25 kg HDPE Drum.
REACH Status
Not registered.
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