Methyl anthranilate
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-09-30
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
liquid
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| Molecular Weight |
151.16
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
Pale yellow liquid
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
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.
