2-Methyl 5-hydroxyethyl Aminophenol (2m5heap)It is primarily used as a common component in hair dyes, particularly for colouring hair black, drab, warm brown and blonde/grey shades. It is also used in the production of dyes for fabrics and other textiles. Beside these, it forms dyes for furs, leather, wood stains & pigments. Furthermore, it is also utilized in photographic paper processing. It is rarely used in the manufacturing process of some pharma products.
PRODUCT DETAILS| Product Name | 2-METHYL 5-HYDROXYETHYL AMINOPHENOL (2M5HEAP) |
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| Synonyms | 5-(2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO)-2-METHYLPHENOL, 5-[(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AMINO]-O-CRESOL, 5-[(-2-HYDROXY)AMINO]-2-METHYLPHENOL |
| CAS No | 55302-96-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 167.20 |
| Physical Appearance | OFF WHITE TO BEIGE POWDER |
| SHELF LIFE | 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF MANUFACTURING |
| Melting Point | 92°C TO 94°C |
| Purity (BY HPLC) | 99% MIN |
| Solubility | IT IS MODERATELY SOLUBLE IN WATER, HIGHLY SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL & DMSO. |
| Usage | IT IS BASICALLY USED AS A COUPLER IN PERMANENT HAIR DYES BY REACTING WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND OTHER COMPOUNDS TO FORM COLORANTS THAT PENETRATE THE HAIR SHAFT AND CHANGE THE HAIR COLOR. IT IS FOUND USEFUL AS A REAGENT IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS AND POTENTIALLY IN THE DEVELOPMENT COMPOUNDS. |
| Packing | 1 KG, 5 KGS & 10 KGS JAR & DRUM OR AS PER CLIENT’S REQUIREMENTS. |