Diaminophenol hydrochloride
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Description
An aqueous solution of the white crystals is used primarily as a photographic developer. Diaminophenol hydrochloride, or amidol, is also used for fur and hair dyeing and chemical tests for formaldehyde and ammonia.
Synonyms and Related Terms
amidol; acrol
Other Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
| Composition | C6H8(NH2)2OH.2HCl |
|---|---|
| CAS | 137-09-7 |
| Melting Point | 205 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=197.07 |
Hazards and Safety
Skin contact causes severe irritation. Inhalation may cause asthma. Ingestion may cause gastritis, vertigo, convulsions, coma.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3026
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998