4-AMINO PHENOL (PAP)

CAS Number: 123-30-8

Molecular Formula: C6H7NO

About 4-AMINO PHENOL (PAP)

4-Amino Phenol (CAS 123-30-8) serves as the definitive high purity fine chemicals precursor for the domestic synthesis of Acetaminophen, where US-based manufacturers are increasingly leveraging custom synthesis services to mitigate global sourcing shifts and ensure supply chain resilience for essential analgesics. Para...

4-AMINO PHENOL (PAP) Specifications

CAS Number

123-30-8

Molecular Formula

C6H7NO

Molecular Weight

109.13 g/mol

IUPAC Name

4-aminophenol

Canonical SMILES

Nc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI Key

PLIKAWJENQZMHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

123-30-8

Molecular Formula

C6H7NO

Molecular Weight

109.13 g/mol

IUPAC Name

4-aminophenol

Canonical SMILES

Nc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI Key

PLIKAWJENQZMHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

109.13 g/mol

Physical appearance

White to light yellow-brown crystals or powder

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A primary chemical building block and the final intermediate used in the industrial synthesis of paracetamol (acetaminophen), as well as a precursor for other drugs including amodiaquine and mesalazine

Photographic Developer

A key ingredient in black-and-white film developer solutions, historically marketed as Rodinal, used to convert latent silver halides into visible metallic silver

Dye and Pigment Intermediate

A versatile starting material employed in the production of dyes for textiles, hair, furs, and feathers, as well as organic pigments for plastics and printing inks

Agrochemical Intermediate

An essential organic intermediate used in the synthesis of various pesticides and herbicides for crop protection

Chemical Additive and Antioxidant

A functional additive used in the petroleum industry for lubricants and fuels to inhibit oxidation, and as a stabilizer in rubber and polymer formulations to prevent premature aging.