3-Aminophenol
3-Aminophenol is an organic compound with formula C6H4. It is an aromatic amine and aromatic alcohol. It is the meta isomer of 2-aminophenol and 4-aminophenol.Preparation
3-Aminophenol can be prepared by caustic fusion of 3-aminobenzenesulfonic acid or from resorcinol via a substitution reaction with ammonium hydroxide.Uses
One of the most relevant applications of the substance is the synthesis of 3-phenol, key intermediate for the preparation of several fluorescent dyes. Other uses for the compound include hair dye colorants and stabilizers for chlorine-containing thermoplastics.
