4-Methylaminophenol sulfate (Metol)

4-Methylaminophenol sulfate (Metol)

Formula	CAS
C14H20N2O6S	55-55-0

Background
4-Methylaminophenol sulfate is used as a black and white photography developer.

Synonyms
4-Methylaminophenol sulfate
Metol
p-Methylaminophenol sulfate
Monomethyl-p-aminophenol sulfate
p-Hydroxymethylaniline sulfate
Photol
Verol
Rhodol
Armol
Elon
Genol
Graphol
Photo-Rex
Pictol
Planetol

Uses
Photography developer (black and white)
Hair dye
Fur dyes

Cross-Reactions
Para group of compounds

Unusual Reactions
Lichen planus

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Referenties

1.	Lidén C. Occupational dermatoses at a film laboratory. Contact Dermatitis 1984 Feb;10(2):77-87.
2.	Lidén C. Occupational dermatoses at a film laboratory. Follow-up after modernization. Contact Dermatitis 1989 Mar;20(3):191-200.
3.	Basketter DA, Liden C. Further investigation of the prohapten concept: reactions to benzene derivatives in man. Contact Dermatitis 1992;27(2):90-97.

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

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