Although reported in the 1970 and 1975 NAS food additive surveys, no technical effect was reported.
Pale straw-colored or almost colorless liquid. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Sweet and floral-fruity odor of PetitgrainGrapefruit type. Good tenacity and very attractive overall fragrance. Sweet, fruity Grape- and Grapefruit-like taste in concentrations Mow 20 ppm.
Isobutyl 2-(methylamino)benzoateis prepared from iso-Butyianthranilate by Methylation or, more recently: from ,i-Methylisatoic anhydride plus iso-Butylalcohol by conventional esterification method.
