Metol
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Description
[Elon] Trademark for methyl p-aminophenol sulfate. Metol is used in developing solutions for black and white photographs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
methyl p-aminophenol sulfate; 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 |
| 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
- G.G. Hawley, G.G. Hawley, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 6th ed., 1961