Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
20776-67-4
Standard:
USP,
2-Amino-5-chloro-3-methylbenzoic acid is a key heterocyclic intermediate synthesized via nitration and reduction of toluene derivatives. Its molecular formula is C8H8ClNO2 (CAS: 61974-08-3), serving as a critical building block for pharmaceutical synthesis.
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