C8H9NO2
151.16 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid
CAS2941-78-8EC220-932-3
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid is an aromatic compound featuring an amine and a carboxylic acid group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in chemical manufacturing.
pharmaceutical intermediateresearch reagent for organic synthesis
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS 2941-78-8) is 2922.49.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2922.49
EU CN code (8-digit)
2922 49 85
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-amino-5-methylbenzoic acid
InChIKey
NBUUUJWWOARGNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)N)C(=O)O
Synonyms (15)
- 5M0
- 2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid
- 2-Carboxy-4-methylaniline
- 5-Methylanthranilic acid
- 5-methyl-2-aminobenzoic acid
- 5-methylanthranilate
- 6-Amino-m-toluic acid
- Cetilistat Impurity C
- Fluralaner-032
- m-Toluic acid, 6-amino-
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