2-Amino-p-cresol Chemical Properties

Melting point:

133-136 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

229.26°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0877 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5706 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature

solubility 

slightly soluble

pka

10.06±0.18(Predicted)

form 

Flakes or Crystalline Powder

color 

Beige to gray-brown

Water Solubility 

slightly soluble

BRN 

606494

CAS DataBase Reference

95-84-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Amino-p-cresol (95-84-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-37/39

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

SJ6078000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29222900

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2-Amino-p-cresol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White crystal powder

Uses

2-Amino-4-methylphenol was used in the synthesis of novel functionalized spiropyran derivatives of 2H-1,3-benzoxazinone series.

General Description

Brown powder.

Air & Water Reactions

2-Amino-p-cresol may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Amino-p-cresol reacts with strong oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 2-Amino-p-cresol are not available, however 2-Amino-p-cresol is probably combustible.

Purification Methods

Recrystallise the cresol from H2O, Et2O or toluene. It sublimes in vacuo as plates or needles. The hydrochloride has m 222-224o (dec, from aqueous EtOH). [Beilstein 13 H 601, 13 I 227, 13 II 338, 13 III 1576.]

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