aminophenol

[ uh-mee-noh-fee-nawl, -nol, am-uh-noh- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a white crystalline substance, C 6 H 7 NO, occurring in three isomers, meta-, ortho-, and para-aminophenol: used as an intermediate for dyes and as a photographic developer.

aminophenol

/ əˌmaɪnəʊˈfiːnɒl; -ˌmiː- /

noun

1. chem any of three isomeric forms that are soluble crystalline solids, used as a dye intermediate (meta- and ortho-), in dyeing hair, fur, and textiles (ortho- and para-), and as a photographic developer (para-). Formula: C 6 H 4 NH 2 OH

Word History and Origins

Origin of aminophenol¹

amino- + phenol

Example Sentences

Hydrochloric acid converts it into chloraniline, nitrogen being eliminated; whilst boiling sulphuric acid converts it into aminophenol.

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