The molecule is an aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens of the amino group is replaced by a 4-methylbenzyl group. Isolated from Onosma hispida, it exhibits inhibitory activity against lipoxygenase. It has a role as a lipoxygenase inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is an aminobenzoic acid and a secondary amino compound. It derives from an anthranilic acid.
2-[(4-methylphenyl)methylamino]benzoic acid