The methyl ester of anthranilic acid, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Methyl anthranilate is, according to CosIng, the ester of methyl alcohol with 2-aminobenzoic acid (anthranilic acid). It occurs naturally in orange blossom and grapes, among others, and has a sweet, grape-like odour. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained from natural sources or made synthetically.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.