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2-Amino-3-hydroxybenzoic acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.148 |
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MeSH | 3-Hydroxyanthranilic+Acid |
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Properties | |
C7H7NO3 | |
Molar mass | 153.137 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | powder |
Density | ≈ 1 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 240–265 °C (464–509 °F; 513–538 K)[3] decomposes 227 °C (441 °F; 500 K)[2] from dilute HCl, decomposes |
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Solubility | soluble in ether, CHCl3, alcohols[1] |
Solubility in hydrochloric acid | 1 N:[1] 1 g/100 ml |
Acidity (pKa) | at 20 °C:[2] 1 = 2.7, 2 = 5.19, 3 = 10.12 |
UV-vis (λmax) | 298 nm[2] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3-Hydroxyanthranilic acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of tryptophan. It is new antioxidant isolated from methanol extract of tempeh. It is effective in preventing autoxidation of soybean oil and powder, while antioxidant 6,7,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone is not.[4]