Oxanilic acid, m-amino-

Oxanilic acid, m-amino- belongs to the class of aromatic amines and consists of a benzene ring substituted with an amino group (-NH2) at the meta position, which is three carbon atoms away from the carboxylic acid group (-COOH). This compound is used in various applications, including the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals, as a component in sunscreen formulations due to its UV-absorbing properties, and as a chemical intermediate in the production of other organic compounds.