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Methyl N-Methylanthranilate

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Methyl-N-methylanthranilate is a fragrance ingredient used in various cosmetics, including fine fragrances, shampoos, soaps and other toiletries as well as in non-cosmetic products such as household cleaners and detergents.

What does it do?

Methyl N-Methylanthranilate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

EU regulatory status

Methyl N-Methylanthranilate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Methyl N-Methylanthranilate?

Methyl N-Methylanthranilate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyl-N-methylanthranilate is a fragrance ingredient used in various cosmetics, including fine fragrances, shampoos, soaps and other toiletries as well as in non-cosmetic products such as household cleaners and detergents.

Is Methyl N-Methylanthranilate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Methyl N-Methylanthranilate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Methyl N-Methylanthranilate do in cosmetic products?

Methyl N-Methylanthranilate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.

What is the CAS number of Methyl N-Methylanthranilate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyl N-Methylanthranilate is 201-642-6.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 04/11/2020