Ortho Aminobenzoic Acids is a chemical compound used in the synthesis of various drugs. The spelling of this term can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In IPA, "ortho" is pronounced as /ˈɔrθoʊ/, "Aminobenzoic" as /əˌmɪnoʊbɛnˈzoʊɪk/, and "Acids" as /ˈæsɪdz/. Therefore, the complete pronunciation of "ortho Aminobenzoic Acids" is /ˈɔrθoʊ əˌmɪnoʊbɛnˈzoʊɪk ˈæsɪdz/. Understanding the phonetic transcription of complex words such as Ortho Aminobenzoic Acids can facilitate accurate pronunciation and thus
Ortho Aminobenzoic Acids, also known as o-Aminobenzoic Acids or o-ABA, are organic compounds belonging to the family of aminobenzoic acids. They are classified based on the arrangement of the amino and carboxyl groups relative to the benzene ring. In ortho aminobenzoic acids, the amino group (-NH2) is attached to the benzene ring at the ortho position, which is the second carbon position in the meta-direction.
Ortho aminobenzoic acids have the molecular formula C7H7NO2 and can exist in various isomers, but the most common isomer is 2-aminobenzoic acid. Structurally, they consist of a benzene ring substituted with an amino group (-NH2) at the ortho position and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) at the para position.
Ortho aminobenzoic acids find various applications in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. They are often used in the synthesis of anesthetic drugs, such as procaine and benzocaine, as well as in the production of sunscreen and hair dyes. Furthermore, they can act as intermediates in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other organic compounds.
Due to the presence of both the amino and carboxyl groups, ortho aminobenzoic acids exhibit amphoteric properties, meaning they can act as both acids and bases depending on the reaction conditions. They are typically white crystalline solids that are soluble in water and organic solvents.