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Methyl Anthranilate (MA)

Methyl Anthranilate (MA)

CAS Number: 134-20-3

Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2

IFRA, REACH, EU Cosmetics CompliantISO 9001 Plant Methyl AnthranilateCDMO & Process Capabilities: Esterification → Vacuum Distillation → High-Purity Crystallisation | Chemical Process / Bio-Based Route

About Methyl Anthranilate (MA)

Methyl anthranilate is an FDA-GRAS-approved flavor agent and EPA-registered non-lethal bird repellent active ingredient utilized across food processing, fine fragrance compounding, agricultural crop protection, and specialty chemical manufacturing in the United States. We supply commercial, aroma chemical and technical...

Synonyms

  • METHYL ANTHRANILATE
  • Methyl 2-aminobenzoate
  • 134-20-3
  • 2-Aminobenzoic acid methyl ester
  • Methyl o-aminobenzoate
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Methyl Anthranilate (MA) Specifications

CAS Number
134-20-3
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-aminobenzoate
InChI Key
VAMXMNNIEUEQDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C8H9NO2/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5H,9H2,1H3
EINECS Number
205-132-4
FEMA Number
2682
MDL Number
MFCD00002113
GHS Classification
Non-hazardous under standard IFRA/FEMA use limits

Food & Beverage Flavouring Ingredient

A primary FDA-GRAS flavour agent imparting authentic grape, berry, and fruit flavour notes to beverages, confectioneries, gelatins, and oral pharmaceuticals

Non-Lethal Avian Repellent in Agriculture

An EPA-registered tactile and gustatory bird repellent applied to fruit crops, turf, seed coatings, and airports to deter pest birds without harming wildlife

Fragrance Compounding & Schiff Base Precursor

A foundational raw material used to formulate floral perfume accords (such as orange blossom, jasmine, and neroli) and synthesise speciality Schiff bases like aurantiol

Pharmaceutical & Active Ingredient Intermediate

A functional aromatic ester building block used in multi-step chemical syntheses of anti-inflammatory drugs, saccharin derivatives, and heterocyclic therapeutics

Agrochemical & Dye Chemical Synthesis

A reactive chemical intermediate used to manufacture anthranilate-derived herbicides, crop protection agents, azo dyes, and functional fluorescent markers

Suntan Lotions & UV-Absorbing Formulations

A functional ultraviolet light absorber incorporated into speciality personal care products and industrial UV-stabilised coatings

Dosage range

5–100 ppm depending on formulation; applied in jasmine, grape, floral, and tropical compositions

Storage Temp

15–25°C

Packaging

Amber bottles, aluminum cans, HDPE drums

Shelf Life

24 months sealed

Stacking

Max 2 drums or cartons high

Transport

Non-hazardous, standard handling

MSDS
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  1. METHYL ANTHRANILATE
  2. Methyl 2-aminobenzoate
  3. 134-20-3
  4. 2-Aminobenzoic acid methyl ester
  5. Methyl o-aminobenzoate

Methyl Anthranilate (MA) FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

US Availability

US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

US Regulatory & Quality Information

TSCA status*

US SDS / HazCom*

GHS classification*

ISO 9001:2015 site*

DOT shipping classification*

FDA status*

EPA status*

California Prop 65*

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