3-Aminophenol

3-Aminophenol

Formula	CAS
C6H7NO	591-27-5

Background
3-Aminophenol is used in the manufacture of p-aminosalicylic acid and as dye intermediate. It is used in oxidizing hair dyes such as dyeing creams, gels and shampoos.

Synonyms
3-Aminophenol
3-Amino-1-hydroxybenzene
3-Hydroxyaniline
m-Aminophenol

Uses
Dye
Coupler used in hair dyes

Cross-Reactions
Para group of compounds

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Rycroft RJG. et al. Textbook of Contact Dermatitis. 1992, New York: Springer-Verlag.
2.	Basketter DA, Goodwin BF. Investigation of the prohapten concept. Cross reactions between 1,4-substituted benzene derivatives in the guinea pig. Contact Dermatitis 1988;19(4):248-253.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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