Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
2458-12-0
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight
151.16 g/mol
Synonym

3-Amino-p-toluic Acid; 2-Toluidine-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-Methyl-3-aminobenzoic Acid; 3-Amino-4-methylbenzoic Acid; Nilotinib Related Compound C

Keywords
Aromatics
Amines
Heterocycles
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3-Amino-4-methylbenzoic acid is an aromatic amino acid derivative containing both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring. It is mainly used as a building block in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and specialty organic compounds.