Methyl N-methylanthranilate
Agent Name
Methyl N-methylanthranilate
Alternative Name
Dimethyl anthranilate
CAS Number
85-91-6
Formula
C9-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 2-(methylamino)-, methyl ester; Dimethyl anthranilate (natural); Methyl 2-(methylamino)benzoate; Methyl N-methyl anthranilate; Methyl N-methyl-o-anthranilate; Methyl methanthranilate; Methyl methylaminobenzoate; Methyl methylanthranilate; Methyl o-(methylamino)benzoate; Methyl-N-methylanthranilate; N-Methylanthranilic acid, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
Colorless or pale yellow liquid with an odor of grapes; [Hawley] Pale-yellow liquid with a slightly blue fluorescence or solid; Odor like orange peels; mp = 18.5-19.5 deg C; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in perfumes, flavorings, and drugs; [Hawley]
Comments
In animal experiments, effects include general anesthesia after ingestion; [RTECS] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include general anesthesia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: