3-Aminobenzoic acid (also known as meta-aminobenzoic acid or MABA) is an organic compound with the molecular formula H2NC6H4CO2H. MABA is a white solid, although commercial samples are often colored. It is only slightly soluble in water. It is soluble in acetone, boiling water, hot alcohol, hot chloroform and ether. It consists of a benzene ring substituted with an amino group and a carboxylic acid.
Name | 3-Aminobenzoic Acid | EINECS | 202-724-4 |
CAS No. | 99-05-8 | Density | 1.315 g/cm3 |
PSA | 63.32000 | LogP | 1.54820 |
Solubility | 5.9 g/L (15°C) in water | Melting Point | 178-180 °C(lit.)
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Formula | C7H7NO2 | Boiling Point | 352.5 °C at 760 mmHg |
Molecular Weight | 137.138 | Flash Point | 167 °C |
Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | White to off white crystalline powder |
Appearance and properties: white to yellowish-brown crystals
Density: 1,51 g/cm3
Boiling point: 352.5ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting point: 178-180 °C(lit.)
Flash point: 150 °C
Water solubility: 5.9g /L (15 ºC)
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Storage conditions: warehouse ventilation low temperature dry