The molecule is an aminobenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by an amino group at position 4. It has a role as an antitubercular agent. It is an aminobenzoic acid and a member of phenols. It derives from a salicylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 4-aminosalicylate(1-).
4-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid