2-Amino-4-Chlorophenol
CAS Number: 89-95-2
2-Amino-4-chlorophenol is a bifunctional aromatic compound containing both amino and hydroxyl groups, making it an excellent azo dye coupling component as well as a diazotizable intermediate. It is used to produce reactive and direct dyes with red, bordeaux, and brown shades exhibiting good wash fastness on cotton. Chemzip supplies this intermediate to specialty dye manufacturers worldwide.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Brownish crystalline powder |
| purity (%) | ≥98.0 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.5 |
| melting point (°C) | 140–143 |
Applications
- Azo dye coupling component for red and bordeaux shades
- Reactive dye synthesis for cotton and cellulosic fibers
- Direct dye intermediate for paper and textile
- Hair dye oxidative base intermediate
- Pharmaceutical synthesis (antifungal agents pathway)
Key Features
- Bifunctional structure enables versatile dye chemistry pathways
- Good solubility in alkaline coupling baths simplifies processing
- Batch tested for absence of banned azo cleavage amines
- Available in standard 25 kg polyethylene-lined fiber drums
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89-95-2
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