Compound Q&A
What is 2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 2941-78-8)?
Answer
2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 2941-78-8) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H9NO2. It features a benzene ring substituted with an amino group at the 2-position, a methyl group at the 5-position, and a carboxylic acid group. This compound is typically a white crystalline solid, soluble in polar solvents, and exhibits acidic properties due to the carboxyl functional group.
About
CAS No
2941-78-8
English Name
2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight
151.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)N)C(=O)O
InChIKey
NBUUUJWWOARGNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
