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anthranilate

American  
[an-thran-l-eyt, -it, an-thruh-nil-eyt, -it] / ænˈθræn lˌeɪt, -ɪt, ˌæn θrəˈnɪl eɪt, -ɪt /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a salt or ester of anthranilic acid.


Etymology

Origin of anthranilate

anthranil(ic acid) + -ate 2

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Methyl anthranilate is a nontoxic compound responsible for the grape flavor found in grape-flavored bubble gum and candy and soda; it's also a proven bird repellant.

From Salon May 23, 2021

The second tested the effects of spraying methyl anthranilate around the bait box.

From Salon May 23, 2021

Another crucial flavor compound, methyl anthranilate, is found in heirlooms, but not in standard supermarket strawberries.

From Scientific American Mar. 18, 2014

Among its constituents are benzyl acetate, linalyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, indol, methyl anthranilate, and a ketone jasmone.

From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by Simmons, W. H.

The chief constituents of the oil are limonene, linalol, linalyl acetate, geraniol, methyl anthranilate, indol, and neroli camphor.

From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by Simmons, W. H.

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