N-Methyl-4-aminophenol
Agent Name
N-Methyl-4-aminophenol
CAS Number
150-75-4
Formula
C7-H9-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Metol; N-Methyl-4-aminophenol; Paramethylaminophenol; p-Methylaminophenol; 4-(Methylamino)phenol; N-Methyl-p-aminophenol; Phenol, 4-(methylamino)-; Phenol, p-(methylamino)-; p-(Methylamino)phenol; 4-Methylaminophenol; [ChemIDplus] UN2512
Category
Amino Phenols
Description
Colorless solid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as a photographic developer, corrosion inhibitor for steel in acid chloride solutions, and developer for hair dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; May have adverse effects on blood cells; [ICSC] Emergency treatment: Methemoglobinemia; A skin and eye irritant; May cause allergic dermatitis; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0577 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aminophenols."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: