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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Methyl N-methylanthranilate
Synonym(s) 2-Methylamino methyl benzoate;Methyl 2-methylaminobenzoate;Dimethyl anthranilate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Methyl N-methyl-2-aminobenzoate
JECFA number 1545
CAS number 85-91-6
FEMA number 2718
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.781
Molecular weight 165.19
Chemical formula C9H11O2N
Physical form/odour Pale yellow liquid with bluish fluorescence; Grape-like aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; Slightly soluble in glycerol; Soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 256°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.577-1.583
Specific gravity 1.124-1.132
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