2-(Dimethylamino)benzoic acid

• CAT Number: L017550
• CAS Number: 610-16-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 165.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(dimethylamino)benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c1-10(2)8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9(11)12/h3-6H,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: DVVXXHVHGGWWPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(C)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O

2-(Dimethylamino)benzoic acid（Cat No.:L017550）is an aromatic compound consisting of a benzoic acid core with a dimethylamino group at the ortho (2) position relative to the carboxylic acid. This dual-functional molecule exhibits both acidic and basic properties, making it valuable in organic synthesis and coordination chemistry. The electron-donating dimethylamino group influences the acidity and reactivity of the carboxyl group, enabling selective transformations. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and fluorescent probes. Its structure also supports intramolecular interactions, making it useful in molecular recognition and ligand design.