Methyl anthranilate

• 2- aminobenzoate
• Methylanthranilate

Colorless to yellowish solid with a fruity odor

Fixed

1.16 g · cm -3

24 ° C

260 ° C

<300 hPa ( 50 ° C)

Sparingly soluble in water (2.9 g · l-1 at 20 ° C)

1.5824 (20 ° C, 589 nm)

Attention

2910 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Anthranilic acid is a chemical compound selected from the group of carboxylic acid esters and aminobenzenes.

Occurrence

The compound occurs naturally in cocoa, coffee, grapes, grapefruit, jasmine, lemons, limes, strawberries and mandarin oranges as well as in many flower oils (eg, neroli, ylang -ylang ).

Production and representation

Anthranilic acid can be produced by esterification of anthranilic acid with methanol or by reacting methanol with Benzoxazinedion.

Properties

It is a flammable, colorless to yellowish solid with a fruity odor, which is sparingly soluble in water. Its aqueous solution has a pH of 7.5-8 (20 ° C). Under UV light it has a bluish fluorescence.

Use

Anthranilic acid is used as a perfume for the production of ointments, and synthetic fragrances. It will be used in a variety of flower - perfumes. However, its use in perfumes for soaps and cosmetics is limited because it causes discoloration. It is used in flavor compositions (eg in grapes and citrus flavors ).