2-Amino-4,5-dimethylbenzoic acid
[CAS# 15089-51-7]

Identification

• Name: 2-Amino-4,5-dimethylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Carboxy-4,5-dimethylaniline; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-aminobenzoic acid; 4,5-Dimethylanthranilic acid; NSC 104996
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 165.19
• CAS Registry Number: 15089-51-7
• EC Number: 809-202-0

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.207±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 213-214 ºC (decomp)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Ablondi, Frank; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1952, V17, P149-56.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335