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METHYL N-METHYLANTHRANILATE

RESTRICTIONConflicted evidence
CAS
85-91-6
EC
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Material type
other
Canonical source
document derived
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
white-floralneroliorange-blossomcolognefruity-floral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
floral
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
mustyfloralsweetfruity

A rich, heady neroli-orange blossom character with a distinctive fruity Concord grape facet. Slightly musty and powdery in the drydown, reminiscent of petitgrain and mandarin flower. Signature 'grape juice' note that's instantly recognisable.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
8 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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Reverse-composition

Contained in

Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.

Ingredient%Range
PETITGRAIN BIGARADE OIL0.1%—
chemicals · No. 2106

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 903.

tenacity · moderatepower · moderateG.R.A.S.FEMA 2718
mustyfloralsweetfruity
MW
165.2
BP
256°C
MP
19°C
Sp.Gr.
1.12
Refractive n
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Rotation
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Appearance

Colorless liquid, solidifying in the cold, melting at 19°C.

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Musty-floral, sweet and rather heavy Orangeblossom-Mandarin-peel like odor, winey-fruity undertones.

Flavor

The taste of this ester is somewhat milder and softer than that of Methylanthranilate, not quite as typical of 'Concord'-grapes, more 'berry'-like.

Uses in perfumery

The ester finds extensive use in perfumery, particularly in soap and detergent, shampoo and various cosmetic perfumes.

Uses in flavor

It is also used widely in flavor compositions, not only in Grape imitation, but generally in 'Tutti-frutti' flavor, Citrus blends (Tangerine, Mandarin, etc.).

Production

Produced from N-Methyl isatoic anhydride and Methanol.

IFRA Annex I

Found naturally in

Natural complex substances (NCSs) in which this material typically occurs.

NCSBotanicalTypical %
PETITGRAIN MANDARIN OIL TERPENELESSCitrus reticulata Blanco80%
PETITGRAIN BIGARADE OILCitrus reticulata Blanco48.5%
MANDARIN OIL, TERPENELESSCitrus reticulata Blanco10%
MANDARIN OIL, EXPRESSEDCitrus reticulata Blanco0.4%
GENET ABSOLUTESpartium junceum L.0.34%
MURCOTE OIL, EXPRESSEDCitrus clementina Hort. Ex Tan0.03%
Identity
Aliases · 9
2-Methylamino methyl benzoate85-91-6Benzoic acid, 2-(methylamino)-, methyl esterMethyl 2-(methylamino)benzoateMethyl N-methylanthranilateMethyl o-methylaminobenzoateN-Methylanthranilic acid, methyl ester2-Methylamino methylbenzoateDimethyl anthranilate
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