INTRODUCTION

2-Amino-p-cresol is a crystalline, sublime solid soluble in oxygenated solvents. It serves as an important starting material for production of  colorants and other intermediates.

Manufacture

The compound is produced by nitration of p-cresol and subsequent reduction of the nitro-p-cresol.

Synonyms3-Amino-4-hydroxytoluene
2-Amino-4-methylphenol
CAS no.95-84-1
EINECS no.202-457-3
Molecular formulaC7H9NO
Molecular weight123.16
Structure

Applications in Colorants

The aromatic compound is used to produce colorants such as:

Fluorescent Brightener 135
Fluorescent Brightener PF
Reactive Blue 40
Mordant Green 10

Applications in Intermediates

2-Amino-p-cresol can be converted into the following versatile intermediates:

4-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)imino-2-pentanone
N-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-N’-phenylurea
2-Mercapto-5-methylbenzoxazole
2,5-Dimethylbenzoxazole
4-Acetoxy-3-acetyaminotoluene

Other Applications

In synthesis of functionalized spiropyran of benzoxazonone series
As major sensitizer in contact allergy to Disperse Yellow 3

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecification
AppearanceClear crystalline powder or crystals with characteristic odor
Solubility in 1% methanol solutionSolution should be clear and light color
Identification by HPLCShould conform to reference chromatogram
Water content%Max 1.5
Sulphated Ash%Max 1.5
Related substances by HPLC
a. 2,6-diaminomethyl-4-phenol%Max 0.2
b. 4-Methyl-3-aminophenol%Max 0.1
c. Any other impurity%Max 0.1
d. Total impurities%Max 0.5
Assay by titration%Min 97

STORAGE
The product is stored under inert atmosphere at ambient temperature.

PACKING
25 kg HDPE drum

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