Intermediates

4-Amino-3-nitrophenol

  • CAS No.610-81-1
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 4-Amino-3-nitrophenol (CAS 610-81-1), a key intermediate for oxidative hair dye formulations, manufactured to stringent industrial standards.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

4-Amino-3-nitrophenol is a high-value aromatic intermediate widely utilized in the cosmetic and specialty chemical industries. With a molecular formula of C6H6N2O3 and a molecular weight of 154.12 g/mol, this compound serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of oxidative hair colorants due to its reactive amino and phenolic functional groups positioned ortho to a nitro substituent.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight154.12 g/mol
Density1.511 g/cm³
Melting Point150–154 °C
Boiling Point374.4 °C
Flash Point180.3 °C
Refractive Index1.688
AppearanceDark red powder
Purity (HPLC)≥99.0%
Ash Content≤0.1%
Moisture≤0.5%
Iron (Fe) Content≤100 ppm

Industrial Applications

This compound is primarily employed as a synthetic intermediate in the production of permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes. Its unique substitution pattern enables controlled coupling reactions with developers such as resorcinol or m-aminophenol under alkaline oxidative conditions, yielding stable indo dyes with desirable color tones ranging from golden to deep brown.

  • Serves as a precursor for azo and indo dye chromophores
  • Compatible with standard oxidative hair coloring systems
  • Manufactured under ISO-compliant quality control protocols
  • Supplied in 25 kg fiber drums or custom packaging upon request

For optimal stability, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials. Safety data sheets and certificates of analysis (COA) are available upon request to support regulatory compliance and formulation development.