| Formula |
CAS |
| C6H7NO |
123-30-8 |
Background4-Aminophenol is used as a photograph developer intermediate. It is also used in the manufacture of sulfur and azo dyes.
Synonyms4-Aminophenol
p-Aminophenol
Aminophenol
p-Hydroxyaniline
4-Amino-1-hydroxybenzene
Activol
Azol
Certinal
Citol
Paranol
Rodinal
Unal
Ursol P
UsesFeather and fur dye
Hair dye
Photography developer
Cross-ReactionsPara group of compounds
Unusual ReactionsAsthma
Methemoglobin formation
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Referenties
| 1. |
Rycroft RJG. et al. Textbook of Contact Dermatitis. 1992, New York: Springer-Verlag. |
| 2. |
Basketter DA, Goodwin BF. Investigation
of the prohapten concept. Cross reactions between
1,4-substituted benzene derivatives in the guinea pig. Contact
Dermatitis 1988;19(4):248-253. |
Auteur(s):dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam
UMC.
codes: L23.9