Methyl anthranilate
ALDRICH/W268208 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Methyl 2-aminobenzoate; Methyl anthranilate
CAS Number: 134-20-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 151.16
EC Number: 205-132-4
MDL Number: MFCD00007710
Linear Formula: 2-(H2N)C6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| autoignition temp. | 986 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 256 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.168 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H9NO2/c1-11-8(10)6-4 |
| InChI key | VAMXMNNIEUEQDV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 24 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | grape; musty; fruity; sweet; wine-like |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 182.60 | |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccccc1N |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in composite drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 262.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 128 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 256 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 24 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.168 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2682 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


