LINALYL ANTHRANILATE

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.