Pharmaceutical
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2020-12-10 18:53:26 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:13 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0000717
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-Aminophenol
Description2-Aminophenol is a member of the aminophenol chemical class, characterized by its amino and hydroxyl functional groups attached to a benzene ring. Its chemical structure consists of a phenolic group (C6H4(OH)) with an amino group (NH2) in the ortho position, contributing to its reactivity and biological interactions. This compound is involved in various biochemical pathways, including those affecting methanogenesis and acetogenesis, where it uniquely inhibits these processes alongside indole (PMID:40930051 ). Additionally, 2-aminophenol has been identified as a gut microbial metabolite, alongside other compounds, indicating its potential role in microbiome interactions (PMID:40838659 ). The compound also serves as a precursor in synthetic chemistry, where it is utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions for the hydroamination and hydroxylation of 1,3-enynes, highlighting its versatility in organic synthesis (PMID:40637007 ). Furthermore, it has been employed in the synthesis of Schiff base ligands, demonstrating its utility in coordination chemistry (PMIDs:40580354, 40566870). Overall, 2-aminophenol is a significant compound in both environmental and synthetic chemistry contexts.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-AminobenzenolChEBI
2-HydroxyanilineChEBI
O-AminophenolChEBI
O-HydroxyanilineChEBI
ortho-AminophenolMeSH
2-Aminophenol, ion (1+)MeSH
2-Aminophenol, hydrochlorideMeSH
2-Aminophenol, monopotassium saltMeSH
2-Aminophenol, monosodium saltMeSH
Molecular FormulaC6H7NO
Average Mass109.1259
Monoisotopic Mass109.052763851
IUPAC Name2-aminophenol
Traditional Name2-aminophenol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
NC1=CC=CC=C1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H7NO/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8/h1-4,8H,7H2
InChI KeyCDAWCLOXVUBKRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N