3-Aminobenzoic acid

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3-Aminobenzoic acid
IUPAC name 3-aminobenzoic acid
Other names meta-Aminobenzoic acid
m-Aminobenzoic acid
MABA
3-carboxyaniline
m-carboxyaniline
Identifiers
CAS number [99-05-8]
SMILES NC1CCCC(C1)C(O)=O
Properties
Molecular formula C7H7NO2
Molar mass 137.136
Appearance White to yellowish-red crystalline powder
Melting point

178-80 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

3-Aminobenzoic acid (also known as meta-aminobenzoic acid or MABA) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2. MABA is a white to yellowish-red crystalline substance that is only slightly soluble in water. It consists of a benzene ring substituted with an amino group and a carboxylic acid.

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