Methyl Anthranilate is an aroma chemical and fragrance ingredient known for its distinctive sweet, fruity, grape-like and orange-blossom/floral aroma. It occurs naturally in several flowers and fruits and is widely used by perfumers to build fruity and floral accords. Its recognizable Concord-grape-like character can be quite powerful, but at lower levels it contributes sweetness and depth to floral compositions.
Chemical Name: Methyl 2-aminobenzoate
CAS No.: 134-20-3
Molecular Formula: C₈H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight: 151.16 g/mol
Appearance: Typically colorless to pale-yellow liquid
Function: Aroma chemical / fragrance ingredient
Odour Profile: Sweet • Grape-like • Fruity • Orange Blossom • Floral • Slightly Powdery
Uses in Perfumery
Application Purpose
Orange Blossom Accords: Adds sweet, rich floral character
Neroli Accords: Enhances floral-fruity depth
Jasmine Accords: Adds sweetness and richness
Tuberose Fragrances: Supports heavy white-floral character
Grape Accords: Provides a distinctive grape-like note
Fruity Fragrances: Adds sweet, juicy fruit character
Floral Bouquets: Adds body, sweetness and diffusion
Oriental/Amber Perfumes: Adds warmth and floral sweetness
Fine Fragrance: Used in perfumes and fragrance concentrates
Soaps & Cosmetics: Used as part of fragrance compositions
It blends particularly well with orange blossom, neroli, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang, bergamot, citrus notes, grape/berry accords, vanilla and musk.
Methyl Anthranilate
