4-Amino-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester

4-Amino-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester is a reactive molecule that has been used as a radiotracer for positron emission tomography (PET). It is also used in the synthesis of oligodeoxynucleotides and hybridization probes. 4-Amino-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester is not soluble in water, but it can be dissolved in organic solvents such as acetone or methanol. This compound has shown to have anticancer activity and may be useful for treating cancers of the brain, breast, colon, lung, prostate, and stomach.