5-Amino-6-chloro-o-cresol

• CAT Number: L015206
• CAS Number: 84540-50-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H8ClNO
• Molecular Weight: 157.60
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-amino-2-chloro-6-methylphenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8ClNO/c1-4-2-3-5(9)6(8)7(4)10/h2-3,10H,9H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XYRDGCCCBJITBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=C(C=C1)N)Cl)O

5-Amino-6-chloro-o-cresol（Cat No.:L015206）is an aromatic compound with the molecular formula C7H8ClNO. It features a benzene ring substituted with an amino group (–NH2) at the 5-position, a chlorine atom (–Cl) at the 6-position, and a methyl group (–CH3) at the 2-position. This structure provides both electron-donating and electron-withdrawing properties, making it useful in organic synthesis for the production of dyes, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The amino and hydroxyl functionalities enable the compound to undergo various reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and condensation. It is typically a solid and should be handled with standard laboratory safety precautions.