Description

o-Anilinophenol is a versatile aromatic amine-phenol compound, serving as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amine and a hydroxyl group on adjacent carbons of a benzene ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific optical and chemical properties. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, dye, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop products with enhanced stability and functionality.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes, solvent dyes, and other colorants for textiles, inks, and plastics.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the production of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer Additives: Can be utilized in the production of antioxidants, UV stabilizers, and other functional additives for polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Photographic Chemicals: Used in the formulation of certain photographic developers and sensitizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Anilinophenol
CAS No.	644-71-3
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO
Molecular Weight	185.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Phenylamino)phenol; 2-Anilinophenol; N-Phenyl-2-aminophenol; o-Hydroxydiphenylamine; 2-Hydroxydiphenylamine; (2-Hydroxyphenyl)phenylamine; 2-Phenylaminophenol; Phenol, 2-(phenylamino)-
EINECS	211-432-2

Quality Control

Our o-Anilinophenol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as HPLC, GC, and IR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light brown to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	160 - 165 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.