Click For Large Imageother names: 2-hydroxyaniline; 2-amino-1-hydroxybenzene
CAS number: 95-55-6
2-Aminophenol is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(OH)NH2/C6H7NO. Along with its isomer 4-aminophenol, it is an amphoteric molecule and a reducing agent. It is a useful reagent for the synthesis of dyes and heterocyclic compounds. Reflecting its slight hydrophilic character, white powder is moderately soluble in alcohols and can be recrystallised from hot water.