3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid can be used to synthesize various heterocyclic Schiff bases for imaging applications. 3-Amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid can also be used for comparative assessment in the Tetrahymena pyriformis growth inhibition assay.
2-Aminophenol-4-sulfonic acid is obtained by boiling 4-chloro-3- nitrobenzenesulfonic acid with sodium hydroxide solution, followed by Béchamp reduction.
2-Aminophenol-4-sulfonic acid may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Insoluble in water.
2-Aminophenol-4-sulfonic acid may react with strong oxidizers and mineral acids or bases.
Flash point data for 2-Aminophenol-4-sulfonic acid is not available, however 2-Aminophenol-4-sulfonic acid is probably combustible.
