2,4-Diaminophenol

AKA: 95-86-3
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from phenylenediamine precursors through chemical modification of aromatic amine compounds. Produced via controlled oxidation and amination reactions of substituted benzene derivatives in industrial synthesis.
On the basis of the data included in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that 2,4-Diaminophenol and 2,4-Diaminophenol Dihydrochloride are safe for use in hair dyes at concentrations up to 0.2% (as the free base). 2009 RE-REVIEW - The Expert Panel noted that 2,4-Diaminophenol Dihydrochloride is now termed 2,4-Diaminophenol Hydrochloride.
Formula
C6H8N2O
Mol. Weight
124.14
CAS #
95-86-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Locks In Moisture
Colors Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR