6 AMINO M CRESOL

Description

6-Amino-m-cresol, also known as 2-amino-5-methylphenol, is a chemical compound used primarily as a coupler in oxidative hair dye systems. It reacts with oxidized hair dye precursors to create color. It can also be found as an intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds.
Detailed Description:
Chemical Structure:
It’s a substituted aromatic compound with an amino group (-NH2) and a methyl group (-CH3) attached to a benzene ring, with the amino group at the 2-position and the methyl group at the 5-position. The term “meta-” in the name can be vague when referring to a benzene ring with multiple substituents, so 2-amino-5-methylphenol is a more precise technical name.
Hair Dye Use:
As a coupler, 6-Amino-m-Cresol plays a role in the development of hair color by reacting with precursors (oxidized hair dye ingredients) to form larger, colored molecules. It can theoretically react with multiple precursors to form dimers or trimers.
Other Uses:
Beyond hair dyes, it is used as an intermediate in the production of azo dyes, pharmaceuticals (including antibacterial and antiviral drugs), and other organic compounds. It can also be found in water treatment and agriculture as an intermediate.