Methyl p-aminophenol sulfate
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Description
Colorless needles that are dissolved in an aqueous solution for use in the development of black and white photographs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Metol; p-methylaminophenol sulfate; Enol; Genol; Graphol; Photo-Rex; Verol
Other Properties
Soluble in water and ethanol. Insoluble in ether.
| Composition | HOC6NHCH3-1/2H2SO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 55-55-0 |
| Melting Point | 250-260 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 344.39 |
Hazards and Safety
Discolors in air. Combustible. Flash point = 256C (493F)
Moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979