2-Amino-6-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester

• CAT Number: M084663
• CAS Number: 18595-13-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 165.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-amino-6-methylbenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c1-6-4-3-5-7(10)8(6)9(11)12-2/h3-5H,10H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: HCLLOQLXKCCWLJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)N)C(=O)OC

2-Amino-6-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester（Cat No.:M084663）is an aromatic compound featuring a methyl ester of benzoic acid substituted with an amino group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 6-position. This molecule combines nucleophilic and electrophilic functionality, making it useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. The amino group allows for further derivatization through acylation or sulfonation, while the ester can undergo hydrolysis or transesterification. Its structural features make it valuable in designing heterocycles, especially in medicinal and materials chemistry applications.