SUNCHEM

5-Amino-O-Cresol

5-Amino-o-cresol (5-amino-2-methylphenol) is an aromatic compound with both amino and methyl substituents used as a hair dye coupler and pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate. It produces natural chestnut to auburn hair shades when used as a coupler in permanent oxidative hair coloring formulations. SUNCHEM supports international buyers…

2835-95-2
  • Lot COA with every shipment
  • Samples for your trials
  • Technical support for your trial
CAS No.2835-95-2
FormulaC7H9NO
Synonymso-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;

Product overview & key benefits

5-Amino-o-cresol (5-amino-2-methylphenol) is an aromatic compound with both amino and methyl substituents used as a hair dye coupler and pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate. It produces natural chestnut to auburn hair shades when used as a coupler in permanent oxidative hair coloring formulations. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with 5-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 Point160-162 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point268.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point116.3 °C
Solubilityinsoluble in water
AppearanceBeige crystals

Existing product reference data. Confirm the specification of the offered grade before ordering.

Applications

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

From first email to approved supply

01

Send your RFQ

Share your application, quantity, destination and current grade.

02

Review the documents

Review the producer TDS, a recent COA and SDS with the quotation.

03

Trial a sample

Run your own tests against your current grade.

04

Lock the spec

Put approved lot limits into the contract and check every COA against them.

Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.

Share your application, required quantity and destination.

Email david@sunchemgroup.com

Discuss your 5-Amino-O-Cresol requirements

Contact
magnifier