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.

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Etymology

Origin of anthranilate

anthranil(ic acid) + -ate ²

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anthranilate

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

From Salon ● May 23, 2021

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

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

From Scientific American ● Mar. 18, 2014

The oil contains some 90 per cent. limonene, together with nonyl alcohol, d-linalol, d-terpineol, citral, citronellal, decyl aldehyde, and methyl anthranilate.

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

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

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