Methyl Anthranilate
- Fragrances
- CAS 134-20-3
- IUPAC: Methyl 2-aminobenzoate
CarCareTruth tracks Methyl Anthranilate (CAS 134-20-3) as a car-care ingredient. It is readily biodegradable.
H319 (eye irritation Cat 2A) per SDS classification. No skin sensitizer or respiratory hazard classification.
Methyl anthranilate is an aromatic ester and primary component of the natural fragrance of Concord grapes and orange blossom. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery and consumer products. The compound also has applications as a bird repellent. At use concentrations in air freshener formulas it carries H319 (eye irritation) per some SDS classifications; it is not considered a significant aquatic hazard or skin sensitizer at normal use levels.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 4/5
Common questions about Methyl Anthranilate
- What is Methyl Anthranilate used for in car care?
- Fragrance compound with a characteristic grape, orange-blossom, and floral note; used in fruit-flavored and floral fragrances
- Is Methyl Anthranilate a VOC?
- No. Methyl Anthranilate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Methyl Anthranilate on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Methyl Anthranilate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Methyl Anthranilate biodegradable?
- Yes. Methyl Anthranilate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
No products on file contain this (yet)
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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.