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1. Basic Information
Name: Methyl anthranilate
Alias: Methyl 2-aminobenzoate
CAS No.: 134-20-3
Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 151.16
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid or crystalline solid at low temperature
- Odor: Strong grape, jasmine floral fragrance
- Solubility: Soluble in C2H5OH, CH3OH, ether, grease; slightly soluble in H2O
- Melting Point: 24–26 °C
- Boiling Point: 256 °C
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
- Aqueous property: Weak alkaline after dissolved in water
Chemical Properties
- Molecular Structure: Benzene ring with ortho -NH2 and -COOCH3 functional groups
- Amino characteristic: Primary aromatic amine, can form salt with acid, diazotization reaction
- Ester characteristic: Hydrolysis under strong acid/alkali heating to generate anthranilic acid and CH3OH
- Oxidation performance: Gradually turns yellow when exposed to air and light for long time
- Thermal stability: Stable under normal temperature; high temperature easy to volatilize and oxidize
- Compatibility: Compatible with most flavors, resins, oil solvents; incompatible with strong oxidants, concentrated acid
3. Main Application Fields
1. Flavor & Fragrance Raw Material (Core Application)
- Grape flavor core spice for beverage, candy, jelly, fruit essence
- Modifier for jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose daily fragrance
2. Food Additive
Edible flavoring allowed by food standard, used in baked food, wine, chewing gum
3. Pharmaceutical & Dye Intermediate
- Synthetic intermediate for anti-inflammatory, antipyretic drugs
- Diazo dye, azo pigment synthetic raw material
4. Cosmetic Fragrance Additive
Fragrance component for cream, perfume, shampoo
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 134-20-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H9NO2 |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid |
| GC Purity | Fragrance Grade ≥99.0% |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.10% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤50 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb1) | Food grade ≤10 ppm |
| Packaging | 200L amber plastic-lined iron drum / IBC tank |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dark warehouse below 25 °C; isolate from light, oxidants |
| Transportation Requirement | Flammable aromatic ester liquid, sealed away from open fire |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact sealed packaging |
Safety Warning
Slight irritant liquid. Vapor irritates eyes and respiratory tract; long-term skin contact causes mild allergic reaction. Wear chemical-resistant gloves and goggles during operation, keep ventilation. Keep away from fire and static electricity. Waste liquid belongs to organic flammable hazardous waste, centralized recovery treatment required.
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