Description
Linalyl anthranilate has a sweet orange-like flavor. The fragrance
varies, depending on the source of linalool. May be synthesized
from linalool and isatoic anhydride with catalytic amounts of
sodium hydroxide; from linalyl formate plus methylanthranilate
with sodium linalool.
Chemical Properties
Linalyl anthranilate has a gardenia-like aroma and a sweet, orange-like flavor. The fragrance varies, depending on the
source of linalool from which it is made.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature
Preparation
From linalool and isatoic anhydride with catalytic amounts of sodium hydroxide; from linalyl formate plus methylanthra nilate with sodium linalool.
Definition
ChEBI: Linalyl anthranilate is an arene and a terpene.
General Description
Yellow-orange liquid. Insoluble in water.
Air & Water Reactions
LINALYL ANTHRANILATE is sensitive to air and light. . Insoluble in water.
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition LINALYL ANTHRANILATE emits toxic fumes.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for LINALYL ANTHRANILATE are not available. LINALYL ANTHRANILATE is probably combustible.
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits toxicfumes of NOx.
