Chemical Properties
Pure phenethyl anthranilate is almost odorless. With other materials, it has a characteristic odor reminiscent of neroli
and grapefruit odor with a sweet, grape and orange undertone. It has low stablility.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Uses
Phenylethyl Anthranilate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, white to yellow crystal of grape and orange blossom odor. It should be stored in glass or polyethylene-lined containers. It is used for flavors such as grape and cherry in applications such as beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 2–6 ppm.
Preparation
By direct esterification of anthranilic acid with phenylethyl alcohol; pure material from phenylethyl alcohol plus isatoic
anhydride; also from phenylethyl alcohol and methylanthranilate.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Phenylethyl 2-aminobenzoate is a benzoate ester.
General Description
Colorless solid with an odor of grape and orange. Insoluble in water.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
FEMA 2859 forms salts readily with acids. Hydrolyzes under alkaline pH conditions. .
Fire Hazard
Flash point data are not available for FEMA 2859, but FEMA 2859 is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. See
also ESTERS. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes of
NOx.
