Methyl Anthranilate
Methyl Anthranilate, also known as MA, Methyl 2-Aminobenzoate, or Carbomethoxyaniline, is an ester of anthranilic acid. It naturally occurs in Concord grapes and other Vitis labrusca grapes. It is industially prepared by transesterification of methyl caproaminobenzoate and menthol.
It appears brown or pale yellow colorless liquids with orange and grape like odor.
Methyl anthranilate is mainly used in cosmetics and fragrance formulation.
Substance Identification
| Synonyms | Methyl 2-aminobenzoate | 2-Aminobenzoic acid methyl ester | Neroli oil, artificial |
| CAS | 134-20-3 |
| EINECS | 205-132-4 |
| FEMA | 2682 |
| HS.CODE | 290600 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H9NO2 |
| Moleclar Weight | 151.165 |
Toxicological Information
| LD50 oral, rat | 2910mg/kg |
| LD50 dermal, rabbit | 5gm/kg min |
Application & Uses
- used in all kinds of fruit flavors, such as berries, melon, honey, citrus, lemon, strawberry and pineapple
- used in the fragrance formulation of daily commodities
- used as essential raw materials for the preparation of artificial orange oil
- mainly used as sun screener in cosmetics
- used as bird repellent to protect corn, sunflowers, rice, fruit, and golf courses
Features & Benefits
- Solubility:
- Soluble in alcohol, dipropylene glycol, fixed oils, propylene glycol;
- Insoluble in paraffin oil
Sales Specification
| ITEM | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown or pale yellow colorless liquids |
| Odor | Sweet, fruity, concord grape |
| Specific Gravity, @25.00 °C | 1.16100 to 1.16900 |
| Refractive Index, @20.00 °C | 1.57900 to 1.59200 |
| Purity, % | 98 min |
| LD50 oral, rat | 2910mg/kg |
| LD50 dermal, rabbit | 5gm/kg min |
GHS Hazard Statements
| H-Code | H303/319/401 |
| P-Code | P264/273/280 |
| Response | P305+P351+P338 P312 P337+P313 |
| Storage | No data available |
| Disposal | P501 |
Storage
- flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room
- ground all equipment containing material
- keep away from heat
- keep away from sources of ignition
- keep container tightly closed
- keep in a cool, well-ventilated place
Remark
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