References

DMA Code

800383

CAS Number

85-91-6

FEMA Number

2854

EINECS Number

201-642-6

Characteristics

The starting material, mandarin petitgrain oil, is steam distilled from the fresh leaves and twigs.  Sometimes whole, small, raw fruit or peel of raw fruit is added.  Petitgrain oils with markedly varying levels of methyl N-methylanthranilate have been reported in the literature.  The petitgrain oil is fractionated under vacuum to min. 98% dimethyl anthranilate and is most commonly used in natural grape flavours.  Unlike methyl anthranilate, it will not form Schiff bases with aldehydes and is less likely to discolour.

Product Information

Category Essential Oils and Extracts

Regional Availability Worldwide

Harvest Period n/a

Natural Status EU Natural

Organoleptic Descriptors sweet, floral, fruity, grapefruit, plum, grape, narcissus, deep

Common Applications apricot, honeysuckle, honey, mimosa, orange blossom

Appearance Pale yellow to yellow liquid

Kosher yes

Halal yes

Chemical Properties

Assay min 98%

Optical Rotation -5.0 to +5.0

Refractive Index @20℃ 1.5730 - 1.5800

Specific Gravity @20℃ 1.113 - 1.134

Flash Point ℃ 88°C

Shelf Life (months) 12

Storage Recommendations Sealed containers in a cool dark place. Check quality before use.