Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 2941-78-8)?
Answer
2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 2941-78-8) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as an intermediate for drug development, particularly in the synthesis of antihistamines and analgesics. It also finds applications in industrial chemistry for polymer production and as a research compound in organic synthesis and biochemistry studies due to its versatile functional groups.
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
