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Home/Compounds/Pharmaceutical Intermediate/5-Amino-2-methylbenzoic acid
C8H9NO2
151.16 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

5-amino-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS2840-04-2EC608-202-6
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

5-Amino-2-methylbenzoic acid is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It features an aromatic ring with both carboxylic acid and amine functional groups, contributing to its utility in organic synthesis.

Pharmaceutical intermediate

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-amino-2-methylbenzoic acid

InChIKey

FSXVZWAWYKMFMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)N)C(=O)O

Synonyms (6)
  • 2-METHYL-5-AMINOBENZOIC ACID
  • 3-amino-6-methylbenzoic acid
  • 5-Amino-o-toluic acid
  • 5-amino-2-methylbenzoic acid