2-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid

CAS: 6388-47-2

Ref. 3D-FA00606

Product Information

• Name: 2-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Chloroanthranilic acid, 2-Amino-3-Chlorobenzoate, 3-Chloro-2-Aminobenzoic Acid, Anthranilic acid, 3-chloro-, Benzoic acid, 2-amino-3-chloro-, NSC 20671

Description

2-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid is a chemical compound that is used as a reagent in the cross-coupling of organic compounds. 2-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory and has been used as a pesticide. This compound causes DNA methylation in bacteria, which may be due to its inhibition of methyltetrahydrofolate reductase. 2-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid is reactive and should be handled with care because it could cause burns on contact with skin. The carcinogenic potential of this compound has not been determined.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 171.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆ClNO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6ClNO2/c8-5-3-1-2-4(6(5)9)7(10)11/h1-3H,9H2,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=LWUAMROXVQLJKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Nc1c(Cl)cccc1C(=O)O