4-Aminophenol PurCert Secondary reference standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  4-Hydroxyaniline
Linear Formula:  C6H7NO
Molecular Weight:  109.13
CAS Number: 123-30-8

Properties

Water Solubility ca. 0.1 g/l (25 °C)
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 1.185-189°C
Density 27 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 + H332,H317,H341,H373,H410
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29222990
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 2512

Description

Application
Used as an anticonvulsant (especially in veterinary medicine for epilepsy control). Used in photography for film development and as a sedativenerve calming agent (historically).

Purpose
Mainly used as an intermediate in the production of paracetamol (acetaminophen).

General Description
It is an organic compound containing both an amino (-NH) and a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a benzene ring. It appears as a white to light brown crystalline solid and is sensitive to air and light often darkening due to oxidation.