Methyl 2-amino-3-methylbenzoate

Chemical Properties

Pale brown liquid

Uses

2-Amino-3-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is the methyl ester derivative of 2-Amino-3-methylbenzoic Acid (A612150); a metabolite of Lidocaine (L397800) with potential herbicidal activity. 2-Amino-3-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is also used as the starting material in the synthesis of N-(2-Methoxyacetate)-N-(2-carboxy-6-methylphenyl)-alanine (M260810); a metabolite of Metalaxyl (M258740) which is an agricultural fungicide.