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6-AMINO-O-CRESOL

6-Amino-o-cresol (6-amino-2-methylphenol) is an aromatic amine compound used as a hair dye coupler in permanent oxidative hair color formulations, producing greenish-brown to natural brown shades. Its phenol and amino functionality enables its use as an organic synthesis intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. SUNCHEM…

17672-22-9
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CAS No.17672-22-9
FormulaC7H9NO
Synonymso-Cresol,6-amino- (8CI);2-Amino-6-methylphenol;6-Amino-o-cresol;6-Methyl-2-aminophenol;6-Methyl-o-aminophenol;

Product overview & key benefits

6-Amino-o-cresol (6-amino-2-methylphenol) is an aromatic amine compound used as a hair dye coupler in permanent oxidative hair color formulations, producing greenish-brown to natural brown shades. Its phenol and amino functionality enables its use as an organic synthesis intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with 6-Amino-O-Cresol sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Technical specifications

PropertyReference value
Density1.157 g/cm3
Melting Point86 °C
Boiling Point232.9 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point94.7 °C
AppearanceLight yellow crystal powder

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Applications

Oxidative hair dye coupler (greenish-brown shades)
Permanent hair coloring formulation ingredient
Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate
Aromatic amine specialty chemical
Organic synthesis building block
Personal care and cosmetic ingredient
Fine chemical manufacturing

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