Aminomethyl Propanol

Functions
pH adjusting agent
Hair conditioning
Gelling agent
Buffering
CAS Number(s)
124-68-5
EINECS number(s)
204-709-8
FDA UNII
LU49E6626Q

AMP or aminomethyl propanol (2-Amino-2-methylpropanol) is used to adjust the pH in cosmetics. It is a colorless or slightly yellow liquid.

Aminomethyl propanol is used in hair sprays for controlling the solubility of film-forming resins. It makes the final film resistant to water. In addition, it forms a gel with long-chain acrylic polymers allowing formulators to achieve the needed consistency of the final product.

 

Synonyms
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
Aminomethylpropanol