Aminobenzoic acid

Description

Aminobenzoic acid · CAS 1321-11-5 · C7H7NO2. UNII 0YS975XI6W. Melting Point: 291 to 295 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 144-146 °C; Melting Point: 146.5 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	1321-11-5
PubChem CID	227
Molecular formula	C7H7NO2
IUPAC name	2-aminobenzoic acid
UNII (FDA)	0YS975XI6W

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	137.14
XLogP3	1.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	137.047678466
Monoisotopic Mass	137.047678466
Topological Polar Surface Area	63.3
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	291 to 295 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	144-146 °C
Melting Point	146.5 °C
Melting Point	146-148 °C
Flash Point	340 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	150 °C
Solubility	In water, 3.5X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility	3.5 mg/mL
Density	1.412 at 20 °C
Density	1.4 g/cm³

Physical description & handling notes

• Anthranilic acid appears as odorless white to pale-yellow or tan crystalline powder with a sweetish taste. (NTP, 1992)
• White to pale yellow solid; [Merck Index] Cream-colored odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW FLAKES OR WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
• White to pale yellow, crystalline powder
• Leaves from alcohol

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	0.3% (1 / 321)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.3% (1 / 321)
Reported hazard statements	H318 (49.5%), H319 (50.2%)

Documented Uses

• Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]
• Dyes, drugs, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals.
• CHEM INT FOR CI ACID YELLOW 121, VAT VIOLET 13, VAT BLUE 1, CI DIRECT BROWN 112, MORDANT YELLOW, MORDANT RED 9, MORDANT BROWN 40, & PIGMENT RED 60, & FOR ITS ESTERS USED IN PERFUMES & FUNGICIDES, & IN SACCHARIN; CADMIUM SALT- AN ASCARICIDE IN SWINE; MOLD INHIBITOR IN SOYA SAUCE
• As mold inhibitor in soya sauce; its esters have found applications in perfumes, synthetic flavors, bird and insect repellents, as fungicides for syrups
• THERAP CAT (VET): The cadmium salt has been used as an acaricide in swine
• ... Enhances the milk production in cows. ... Intermediate for dyes. ... Intermediate for tranquilizers and antiphlogistics.

Synonyms

anthranilic acid; 2-aminobenzoic acid; 118-92-3; o-aminobenzoic acid; vitamin L1; o-Carboxyaniline; 2-Carboxyaniline; o-Anthranilic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-; 1-Amino-2-carboxybenzene; ortho-Aminobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, o-amino-; 2-azaniumylbenzoate; Carboxyaniline; Kyselina anthranilova; NCI-C01730

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Aminobenzoic acid?

CAS 1321-11-5; molecular formula C7H7NO2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Aminobenzoic acid known by?

anthranilic acid, 2-aminobenzoic acid, 118-92-3, o-aminobenzoic acid, vitamin L1, o-Carboxyaniline.

Is Aminobenzoic acid classified as hazardous?

0.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 321).

What are the key physical properties of Aminobenzoic acid?

Melting Point: 291 to 295 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 144-146 °C; Melting Point: 146.5 °C; Melting Point: 146-148 °C.

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