Description

2-Amino-6-methoxybenzoic Acid (CAS No. 53600-33-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₉NO₃. This white to off-white crystalline powder is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, offering excellent reactivity due to its amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. With a molecular weight of 167.16 g/mol, it is soluble in polar organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and DMSO, but exhibits limited solubility in water. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant packaging to maintain stability. Ideal for use in heterocyclic synthesis, peptidomimetics, and as a precursor for bioactive molecules, this compound is a must-have for medicinal chemists and researchers exploring novel drug candidates.

Properties

• CAS Number: 53600-33-2
• Complexity: 172
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-6-methoxy-benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO3/c1-12-6-4-2-3-5(9)7(6)8(10)11/h2-4H,9H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: DYZDIWNRWSNVPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 167.058243149
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 167.16
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC(=C1C(=O)O)N
• Topological: 72.6
• Monoisotopic Mass: 167.058243149
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-6-methoxybenzoic acid, 53600-33-2, DTXSID90370688, DTXCID00321722, 671-443-0, 6-methoxyanthranilic acid, 6-Amino-o-anisic acid, MFCD01941328, 2-Amino-6-methoxybenzoicacid, Benzoic acid, 2-amino-6-methoxy-, 2-amino-6-methoxy-benzoic Acid, 6-Methoxy-anthranilic acid, 2-amino-6methoxybenzoic acid, SCHEMBL284305, 2-amino-6-methoxy-benzoicacid, 2-amino-6-methoxylbenzoic acid, 2-amino-6-methoxy benzoic acid, DYZDIWNRWSNVPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 2-amino-6-(methyloxy)benzoic acid, SBB052640, AKOS006229576, AC-2644, CS-W002870, FA55431, PS-4607, SY002376, DB-014024, A2847, ST50949547, EN300-83930, 6-Amino-o-anisic acid;6-Methoxyanthranilic acid, Z1201621530

Application

2-Amino-6-methoxybenzoic Acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other pharmacologically active compounds. Researchers utilize this compound to develop novel benzoxazine derivatives with potential antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Its methoxy and amino groups make it a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocycles in medicinal chemistry programs. Additionally, it finds application in the preparation of dyes and specialty chemicals requiring ortho-substituted benzoic acid frameworks.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (87.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (87.5%)

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