2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 83763-47-7, 1-methoxy-2-amino-4-(2-hydroxyethylamino)benzene, 280-733-2, 2-((3-Amino-4-methoxyphenyl)amino)ethanol, 2-(3-amino-4-methoxyanilino)ethanol
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Not Clean
2-[(3-amino-4-methoxyphenyl)amino]ethanol
Formula
C9H14N2O2
Mol. Weight
182.22
CAS #
83763-47-7
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic hair dye precursor developed mid-20th century for creating reddish and auburn hair colors. It was designed to be more stable and longer-lasting than plant-based alternatives.
IS IT CLEAN?
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-5
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
✔ permitted
JAPAN
✔ permitted
CANADA
✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
IS IT FOR ME?
Skin Types
●
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
CAN I TRUST THIS?
The paper trail
🔬
Peer-reviewed
1 paper →
⚖️
Regulatory
1 listing →
🛡️
Safety-assessed
2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR