2-Amino-4-methoxyphenol is a volatile constituent in the aroma concentrate of Tieguanyin teas[1]. 2-Amino-4-methoxyphenol is used for the synthesis of pyridine analogues[2].
References:
[1]. Chen YJ, et al. Effects of baking and aging on the changes of phenolic and volatile compounds in the preparation of old Tieguanyin oolong teas. Food Research International (Ottawa, Ont.), 01 Oct 2013, 53(2):732-743.
[2]. Sina Rezazadeh, et al. Synthesis of substituted 2-heteroarylbenzazol-5-ol derivatives as potential ligands for estrogen receptors. Tetrahedron 69(30):6076-6082.