| Chemical Properties |
Light grey crystal powder |
| Definition |
ChEBI: An aminophenol that is one of three amino derivatives of phenol which has the single amino substituent located meta to the phenolic -OH group. |
| Uses |
Dye intermediate, manufacture of p-aminosalicylic acid. |
| General Description |
White crystals or off-white flakes. |
| Air & Water Reactions |
3-Aminophenol may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Slightly soluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile |
3-Aminophenol may react with strong oxidizers and mineral acids or bases. |
| Fire Hazard |
Flash point data for 3-Aminophenol are not available. 3-Aminophenol is probably combustible. |
| Safety Profile |
Poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Other experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. A skin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx,. |
| Purification Methods |
Crystallise it from hot water or toluene. [Beilstein 13 IV 952.] |
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