W268208

Methyl anthranilate

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Methyl 2-aminobenzoate, Methyl anthranilate
• Linear Formula: 2-(H₂N)C₆H₄CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 134-20-3
• Molecular Weight: 151.16
• FEMA Number: 2682
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 606965
• EC Number: 205-132-4
• Council of Europe no.: 250
• MDL number: MFCD00007710
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901247
• Flavis number: 9.715
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 182.60
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• assay: ≥98%
• autoignition temp.: 986 °F
• refractive index: n20/D 1.582 (lit.)
• bp: 256 °C (lit.)
• mp: 24 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.168 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: grape; musty; fruity; sweet; wine-like
• SMILES string: COC(=O)c1ccccc1N
• InChI: 1S/C8H9NO2/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5H,9H2,1H3
• InChI key: VAMXMNNIEUEQDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl anthranilate occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries. It is also found in Burgundy Pinot noir wines, citrus honey and American wines. Methyl anthranilate is also a potent bird repellant.

Application

Methyl anthranilate is a sunscreen precursor (an ortho compound) used as an odor compound in the study of controlled odor release from the cavity of the cyclodextrin.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 2-5 ppm

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H319
• pcodes: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 262.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 128 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter