What is anthranillic acid ?
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Anthranilic acid (or o-amino-benzoic acid) is an aromatic acid with the formulaC6H4(NH2)(CO2H). The molecule consists of a substituted benzene ring, hence is classed as aromatic, with two adjacent, or "ortho-" functional groups, acarboxylic acid and an amine. The compound is consequently amphoteric. In appearance, anthranilic acid is a white solid when pure, although commercial samples may appear yellow. It is sometimes referred to as vitamin L1 and has a sweetish taste.[2] The anion [C6H4(NH2)(CO2)]−, obtained by the deprotonation of anthranilic acid, is calledanthranilate.
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