2-Methyl-4-(2-methylbenzamido)benzoic acid is a synthetic drug that has oxidizing properties. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of medicines, and can also be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pesticides. The structure of this molecule consists of two methyl groups on a benzene ring with two aminobenzoic acid molecules attached to it. This molecule has hydrogen bonds with both aminobenzoic acid groups, one of which has an alkyl group attached to it. 2-Methyl-4-(2-methylbenzamido)benzoic acid crystallizes in the monoclinic system and its molecular weight is 256.24 g/mol.
