C7H8ClNO
157.6 g/mol
Dye & PigmentWarning
5-Amino-6-chloro-o-cresol
CAS84540-50-1EC283-144-9
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Hair dye ingredient
5-Amino-6-chloro-o-cresol is a chemical compound used as a hair dye ingredient. It has been evaluated by the Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety and found safe for use in hair dye formulations under current practices and concentrations.
Hair dye ingredient
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-amino-2-chloro-6-methylphenol
InChIKey
XYRDGCCCBJITBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=C(C=C1)N)Cl)O
Synonyms (13)
- 5-Amino-6-chloro-o-cresol
- COLOREX 5A6COC
- JAROCOL ACC