Title: m-Aminobenzoic Acid

CAS Registry Number: 99-05-8

CAS Name: 3-Aminobenzoic acid

Molecular Formula: C7H7NO2

Molecular Weight: 137.14

Percent Composition: C 61.31%, H 5.14%, N 10.21%, O 23.33%

Literature References: Prepn: Toland, Heaton, US 2878281 (1959 to California Res. Corp.); Neilson et al., J. Chem. Soc. 1962, 371.

Properties: Cryst, mp 174°. d 1.51. Aq soln turns brown on standing in air. Forms soluble salts with mineral acids; slightly sol in cold, freely in boiling water or alcohol; sol in ether.

Melting point: mp 174°

Density: d 1.51