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Flavouring Methyl N-methylanthranilate
Synonym(s) Dimethyl anthranilate
Methyl 2-methylaminobenzoate
2-Methylamino methyl benzoate
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
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1545.gif



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