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anthranilic acid definition

an·thra·nilic acid (an′t̸hrə nil′ik)

a yellow crystalline compound, NHCHCOOH, used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, etc.

Etymology: anthr(acene) + anil(ine) + -ic

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Anthranilic acid is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(NH2)COOH. This amino acid is white solid when pure, although commercial samples may appear yellow. The molecule consists of a benzene ring with two adjacent functional groups, a carboxylic acid and an amine.

Posted by andrew dsouza 97 days ago.

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