2-Aminoresorcinol

CAS: 3163-15-3

Ref. 3D-FA15389

Product Information

• Name: 2-Aminoresorcinol
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-1,3-benzenediol, 1,3-Benzenediol, 2-amino-, 2,6-Dihydroxyaniline, 2-Amino-1,3-Benzenediol, 2-Aminobenzene-1,3-diol, 2-Aminoresorcin, O-Aminoresorcinol, Resorcinol, 2-amino-

Description

2-Aminoresorcinol is a synthetic chemical compound that inhibits the reaction of amines with chlorine atoms. It is used as an intermediate in the production of resorcinol and 2-aminophenol. The reaction mechanism involves the formation of a chloramine (chlorine atom attached to an amine) which, in turn, reacts with malonic acid to produce an intermediate that undergoes intramolecular hydrogen transfer. This reaction results in the formation of a chloroform molecule. A second step involves hydroxylation by hydrochloric acid, which leads to the formation of chloral hydrate. In this way, 2-aminoresorcinol can be used for the synthesis of both resorcinol and 2-aminophenol. 2-Aminoresorcinol is also known for its inhibitory effects on certain reactions involving amines and sulfur compounds such as thiourea and carbonyl compounds such as malonic acid.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 125.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₇NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White To Dark Brown Solid