Anthranilic acid
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| Anthranilic Acid | ||
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| General | ||
| Systematic name | 2-aminobenzoic acid | |
| Other names | vitamin L1, Anthranilate | |
| Molecular formula | C7H7NO2 | |
| Molar mass | 137.136 g/mol | |
| CAS number | [118-92-3] | |
| Properties | ||
| Solubility in water | 0.6 g/L | |
| Solubility in | Hot water | |
| Density | 1.4 g/cm3 | |
| Melting point | 146-148 °C | |
| Boiling point | Sublimes | |
| Hazards | ||
| MSDS | [1] External (html)] | |
| EU classification | ||
| R-phrases | R36 R37 | |
| S-phrases | S26 S39 | |
| Flash point | >150 °C | |
| LD50 oral, mouse | 1400 mg/kg | |
| LD50 oral, rat | 5410 mg/kg. | |
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Anthranilic acid has the formula C7H7NO2[1] and is an odorless white to yellow crystalline acid, which is freely soluble in water. It sublimes at a temperature of 146-148°C.[2]
Anthranilic acid is an aromatic amine which occurs physiologically as a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. It can also be made synthetically. [3]
Anthranilic acid is used as an intermediate for production of dyes, pigments and saccharin. It and its esters are used in preparing perfumes, pharmaceuticals and UV-absorber as well as corrosion inhibitors for metals and mold inhibitors in soya sauce.[4] Anthranilic acid is also known unofficallly as "vitamin L", a vitamin required for lactation in human females.[3]
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