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PHENETHYL ANTHRANILATE

2-Phenylethyl 2-aminobenzoate is a benzoate ester.

Molecular structure

Definition

2-Phenylethyl 2-aminobenzoate is a benzoate ester.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 8HBK71OD81 · registered name PHENETHYL ANTHRANILATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

PHENETHYL ANTHRANILATEINCIBenzoic acid, 2-amino-, 2-phenylethyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
133-18-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
205-098-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID5025861
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID305861
IUPAC
2-Phenylethyl 2-aminobenzoate
Molecular formula
C15H15NO2
Molecular weight
241.29 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Phenethyl anthranilate is a colorless solid with an odor of grape and orange. Insoluble in water. (NTP, 1992) · Solid
Melting point
42 °C
Solubility
Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 68.0 °F) (NTP, 1992) · Insoluble in water
Density
1.14 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water, will sink

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance3
  • Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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