5-AMINO-O-CRESOL

Manufacturer & supplier from China.

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5-Amino-o-cresol (5-amino-2-methylphenol) is an aromatic aminophenol compound used as a hair dye coupler and pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate. It produces chestnut to auburn hair shades in combination with oxidative developers and serves as an important building block in specialty chemical synthesis. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with 5-Amino-O-Cresol sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.


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Product at a Glance
 — CAS: 2835-95-2 · Molecular Formula: 

C7H9NO

· Synonyms: o-Cresol,5-amino- (6CI,7CI,8CI);1-Methyl-2-hydroxy-4-aminobenzene;2-Hydroxy-4-aminotoluene;2-Methyl-5-aminophenol;3-Amino-6-methylphenol;3-Hydroxy-4-methylaniline;3-Hydroxy-p-toluidine;4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene;5-Amino-2-methylphenol;Phenol,5-amino-2-methyl-;6-Methyl-3-aminophenol;

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Technical specifications

Density
1.157 g/cm3
Melting Point
160-162 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point:
268.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point:
116.3 °C
Solubility:
insoluble in water
Appearance:
Beige crystals
Risk Codes:
36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety
26-36-37/39

Applications

Oxidative hair dye coupler (chestnut/auburn shades)
Permanent hair coloring formulation ingredient
Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate
Organic synthesis building block
Cosmetic and personal care ingredient
Aromatic amine specialty chemical
Fine chemical manufacturing

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01 Send your RFQ — Share the product name or CAS, target quantity, specification and destination. 02 Review documents — We return specifications and COA samples so you can confirm the grade before ordering. 03 Trial a sample — Compare the sample against the reference specification in your application. 04 Lock the spec — Confirm pricing, lead time and revalidation terms before supply begins.

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