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4-Aminophenol

4-Aminophenol

4-Aminophenol is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₇NO. It appears as a white to slightly brown crystalline powder and has both an amino (-NH₂) and a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a benzene ring in the para position.

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  • CAS Number: 123-30-8
  • Molecular Weight: 109.13 g/mol
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol
  • Melting Point: 186–190°C
  • Application: Primarily used as an intermediate in the manufacture of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen). It is also used in dye manufacturing and photographic chemicals.