Methyl anthranilate
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Methyl 2-aminobenzoate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.667 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H9NO2 | |
| Molar mass | 151.165 |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| Odor | grape-like |
| Density | 1.168 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 24 °C (75 °F; 297 K) |
| Boiling point | 256 °C (493 °F; 529 K) |
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| H319 | |
| P264, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P313 | |
| Flash point | 104 °C (219 °F; 377 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methyl anthranilate, also known as MA, methyl 2-aminobenzoate, or carbomethoxyaniline, is an ester of anthranilic acid. Its chemical formula is C8H9NO2. It has a strong and fruity grape smell, and one of its key uses is as a flavoring agent.