anthranilic acid

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[an-thruh-nil-ik, an-] / ˈæn θrəˈnɪl ɪk, ˌæn- /

noun

Chemistry.

a yellowish crystalline compound, C 7 H 7 NO 2 , soluble in hot water, alcohol, and ether: used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes.

Etymology

Origin of anthranilic acid

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

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It is advisable to titrate the crude anthranilic acid with standard alkali and phenolphthalein before starting the experiment.

From Organic Syntheses by James Bryant Conant

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