o-Aminophenol (C₆H₇NO), a versatile aromatic compound with both amino (-NH₂) and hydroxyl (-OH) groups, plays a crucial role in multiple industries. As a key intermediate in dye and pigment production, it serves as a precursor for azo dyes used in textiles, leather, and printing. The pharmaceutical industry utilizes o-aminophenol in synthesizing antipyretic and analgesic drugs, including paracetamol (acetaminophen). In photography, it functions as a developing agent in color film processing. Additionally, it acts as an antioxidant in rubber manufacturing and as a complexing agent in metal plating solutions. Recent applications explore its use in coordination chemistry and advanced material synthesis.