Methyl Anthranilate (MA) is a naturally occurring aromatic ester found in Concord grapes, jasmine flowers, and citrus oils. It is widely used in the flavor and fragrance industries for its sweet, fruity, grape-like aroma with floral undertones. It is also known for masking bitterness in pharmaceutical and personal care products, and as a natural insect repellent.
Methyl Anthranilate (MA) is a naturally occurring aromatic ester found in Concord grapes, jasmine flowers, and citrus oils. It is widely used in the flavor and fragrance industries for its sweet, fruity, grape-like aroma with floral undertones. It is also known for masking bitterness in pharmaceutical and personal care products, and as a natural insect repellent.
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Chemical Properties & Specifications
Used in beverages (grape soda), candies, chewing gums, and jellies Common in Concord grape, apple, orange, and berry profiles Dosage range: 5–100 ppm depending on formulation
Applied in jasmine, grape, floral, and tropical compositions Supports top and heart notes with sweet, fruity-floral balance
Highly versatile ester with natural grape-like profile, used in flavor masking, floral lifts, and natural declaration compositions. Effective at very low concentrations for both flavor and fragrance purposes.
*Supplied to fragrance/flavor houses, beverage manufacturers, and pharma-grade blenders *Often blended with methyl salicylate, ethyl maltol, linalool, nerol *Acts as a bitter blocker in oral pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals *Known insect repellent (used in aviary and animal care products)
*Naturally found in Concord grapes and citrus peel *FEMA GRAS status enables safe food-grade usage *IFRA-compliant for personal care and fragrance systems *Suitable for “natural-identical” or “clean-label” strategies
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