6994-64-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-amino-2,6-xylenol
• Synonyms: 3-amino-2,6-xylenol;Einecs 230-268-6;3-amino-2,6-dimethylphenol HCl
• CAS NO: 6994-64-5
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₁NO
• Molecular Weight: 137.17904
• EINECS: 230-268-6
• Mol File: 6994-64-5.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 271.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 117.8°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.118g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00394mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.6
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-amino-2,6-xylenol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-amino-2,6-xylenol(6994-64-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-amino-2,6-xylenol(6994-64-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6994-64-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3-amino-2,6-xylenol, also known as 3-methyl-4-amino-phenol, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H11NO. It is a derivative of xylenol, an aromatic compound, and features an amino group and a hydroxyl group attached to the benzene ring. 3-amino-2,6-xylenol is commonly used in hair dyes and hair care products as a colorant and antioxidant. It acts as a reducing agent, helping to maintain the stability and color of the hair dye. Additionally, it is used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and is a common reagent in organic chemistry laboratories. The compound is considered to have low acute toxicity, but prolonged exposure should be avoided.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H11NO/c1-5-3-4-7(9)6(2)8(5)10/h3-4,10H,9H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 7218-21-5 6-acetoxy-2,6-dimethyl-2,4-cyclohexadienone 
• 95-68-1 2,4-Xylidine 
• 6994-63-4 2,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-phenol 
• 14106-49-1 1-(2,4-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-phenyl)-semicarbazid 
• 576-26-1 2.6-dimethylphenol 
• 58818-97-6 2,6-dimethyl-3-nitrophenyl acetate 
• 876-98-2 2,6-dimethylphenyl acetate 

Downstream Products

• 30809-89-3 C₁₅H₁₇N₃O 
• 1395084-38-4 (E)-4-((2-amino-4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide 
• 28739-71-1 2,6-dimethyl-3-acetylamino-phenol 
• 57838-78-5 N-{2-[4-(2-Amino-4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-phenylamino)-2-methoxy-phenylamino]-ethyl}-acetamide 
• 57838-82-1 3-Amino-4-(4-ethylamino-3-methyl-phenylamino)-2,6-dimethyl-phenol 
• 57839-03-9 3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4-(4-methylamino-phenylamino)-phenol 
• 56330-83-7 3-Amino-2,6-dimethyl-4-[(Z)-3-methyl-4-methylamino-phenylimino]-cyclohexa-2,5-dienone 
• 55303-70-3 C₂₆H₃₀N₄O₂ 
• 55303-73-6 C₁₉H₂₅N₃O₄ 
• 754920-11-1 C₁₈H₂₃N₃O₄S 
• 55303-68-9 C₂₁H₂₈N₄O₂ 
• 55303-72-5 C₁₈H₂₂ClN₃O₃ 
• 56330-40-6 N-(2-{4-[2-Amino-3,5-dimethyl-4-oxo-cyclohexa-2,5-dien-(Z)-ylideneamino]-2-methoxy-phenylamino}-ethyl)-acetamide 

Relevant articles and documents

BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS

The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, X1, and X2 have any of the values defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cancer, and AIDS. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I).

Substituted ortho-aminophenols, process for preparing them and their use for the oxidatin dyeing of keratinous fibres

5-Substituted ortho-aminophenols of formula: STR1 in which: R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a hydroxyalkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R2 denotes, independently of R1, an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl radical; the addition salts with an acid and the phenates, and dyeing composition containing a compound of formula (I) or a salt or a phenate of such a compound. The 5-substituted ortho-aminophenols enable hair to be dyed in a rich spectrum of hues having good durability.