Title: p-Methylaminophenol Sulfate
CAS Registry Number: 55-55-0
CAS Name: 4-(Methylamino)phenol sulfate salt (2:1)
Synonyms: monomethyl-
p-aminophenol sulfate;
p-hydroxymethylaniline sulfate
Trademarks: Photol (Merck & Co.); Verol; Rhodol; Armol; Elon; Genol; Graphol; Photo-Rex; Pictol (Mallinckrodt); Planetol; Metol
Molecular Formula: C14H20N2O6S
Molecular Weight: 344.38
Percent Composition: C 48.83%, H 5.85%, N 8.13%, O 27.88%, S 9.31%
Properties: Crystals. Discolors in air. mp ~260° with decompn. Sol in 20 parts cold, 6 parts boiling water; slightly sol in alc; insol in ether.
Keep well closed and protected from light.
Melting point: mp ~260° with decompn
Use: Photographic developer; dyeing furs.