3-Nitro-p-Hydroxyethylaminophenol
AKA “4-((2-Hydroxyethyl)amino)-3-nitrophenol, 4-[(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AMINO]-3-NITROPHENOL, UNII-AIP2J155AN, EINECS 265-648-0, AIP2J155AN, JAROCOL NHEAP, IMEXINE FH, RODOL HENP, COLOREX RED 54
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
3-Nitro-p-Hydroxyethylaminophenol
AKA: 4-((2-Hydroxyethyl)amino)-3-nitrophenol, 4-[(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AMINO]-3-NITROPHENOL, UNII-AIP2J155AN, EINECS 265-648-0, AIP2J155AN, JAROCOL NHEAP, IMEXINE FH, RODOL HENP, COLOREX RED 54
Ingredient · Hair Dyeing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitrophenol
Formula
C8H10N2O4
Mol. Weight
198.18
CAS #
65235-31-6
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Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic hair dye intermediate developed in the 20th century. Engineered as a more stable and effective alternative to earlier natural or plant-based colorants.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1.85%
0%3%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 1.85%. 1.85 %. For (a) and (b): Hair colourants can use severe allergic reactions Read and follow intructions Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 248
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR