Methyl N-Methylanthranilate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 85-91-6
Warm neroli and orange blossom with a fruity mandarin and grape character and a soft powdery, musty facet. It deepens orange flower, mandarin and oriental floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Warm |
| Descriptor 3 | Neroli |
| Odor Impact1 | 90 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 36 h |
| Tenacity2 | 48 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 85-91-6 |
| INCI Name | Methyl n-methylanthranilate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H11NO2 |
| Mol. Weight | 165.19 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 2-(methylamino)benzoate |
| InChIKey | GVOWHGSUZUUUDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Dimethyl anthranilate, Methyl N-methyl Anthranilate, methyl O-methyl Amino Benzoate, Methyl Amino Methyl Benzoate, 2-methyl Amino Methyl Benzoate, Methyl 2-N-methylamino-benzoate Benzoic Acid, 2-(methylamino)-, Methyl Ester, methyl-N-Methyl Anthranilate, Benzoic Acid, 2-(methylamino)-, Methyl Ester, 2-amino-3-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester, benzoic acid, 2-amino-3-methyl-, methyl ester, di methyl anthranilate, dimethyl anthranilate (natural), dimethyl anthranilate FCC, dimethyl anthranilate natural, dimethyl anthranilate, natural, methyl 2-(methyl amino) benzoate, methyl 2-(methylamino) benzoate, methyl 2-amino-3-methylbenzenecarboxylate, methyl 2-amino-3-methylbenzoate, methyl 2-methylaminobenzoate, methyl 3-methylanthranilate, 2-( methyl amino) benzoic acid methyl ester, 2-methyl aminomethyl benzoate, methyl anthranilic acid methyl ester, N-methyl anthranilic acid methyl ester, methyl anthranylate methyl nat, methyl methanthranilate, methyl methyl aminobenzoate, methyl methyl anthranilate, methyl methylanthranilate, methyl methylanthranilate egypt, natural isolated constituent, methyl N-methyl-2-aminobenzoate, methyl N-methyl-ho-anthranilate, methyl N-methyl-ortho-anthranilate, methyl o-(methylamino) benzoate, methyl o-methylaminobenzoate, methyl ortho-(methyl amino) benzoate, methyl ortho-methyl aminobenzoate, 2-( methylamino)benzoic acid methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 256.0 °C |
| Melting Point | 19.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 91.0 °C |
| Density | 1.12 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5785 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.007000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.3 |
| Solubility | INSOL IN WATER; SOL IN ALCOHOL, ETHER |
| Appearance | Colorless or pale yellow liquid with an odor of grapes; [Hawley] Pale-yellow liquid with a slightly blue fluorescence or solid; Odor like orange peels; mp = 18.5-19.5 deg C; [HSDB] |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.10 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.10 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.10 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.10 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.10 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.10 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.10 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.10 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.50 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.50 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.10 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.10 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.50 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.50 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.10 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.10 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction / Specification |
| Critical Effect | Phototoxicity And Systemic Toxicity, Potential Of Nitrosamine Formation |
| Specification | This material has been identified for having the potential of forming nitrosamines in nitrosating systems. Downstream users therefore have to be notified of the presence of the material and its potential, to be able to consider adequate protective measures. |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.