2-Amino-4-chlorophenol

Chemical properties

2-Amino-4-chlorophenol is a grayish to light brown crystalline solid or powder

The Uses of 2-Amino-4-chlorophenol

2-Amino-4-chlorophenol is a widely used reagent in the synthesis of various drugs, dyes and pesticides. A reagent in the synthesis of aggrecanase-2 inhibitors based on acylthiosemicarbazide zinc-binding, used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

The Uses of 2-Amino-4-chlorophenol

Intermediate.

General Description

5-Chloro-2-hydroxyaniline is a light brown colored crystalline solid. 5-Chloro-2-hydroxyaniline may be toxic by ingestion. 5-Chloro-2-hydroxyaniline is insoluble in water. 5-Chloro-2-hydroxyaniline is used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

5-Chloro-2-hydroxyaniline may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and/or light. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

5-Chloro-2-hydroxyaniline may react with strong oxidizing agents.

Health Hazard

Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.

Safety Profile

A poison. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cland NOx. See also AROMATIC MINES and CHLORIDES.

Potential Exposure

Used as a chemical raw material, especially in dye manufacture

Shipping

UN2673 2-Amino-4-chlorophenol, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, iron, moisture and temperatures .43 C.