Method for the production of m-aminophenol.

摘要

A method for the production of m-aminophenol comprises non-catalytically reacting resorcinol and ammonia at a temperature between 180 and 300 DEG C and at a pressure of from 25 to 80 kg/cm<2> (gauge) in the presence of water. The pressure can be maintained by supply of inert gas. The product can be isolated by distillation. The elevated pressure gives good conversion of the resorcinol and selectivity for the product m-aminophenol without substantially increasing the molar ratio of ammonia to resorcinol.