An ester compound derived from anthranilic acid with two methyl groups, used as a synthetic grape flavor and fragrance in food and cosmetic products.
From dimethyl (two methyl groups) + anthranilic acid (ortho-aminobenzoic acid, from Greek anthro- relating to coal/indigo). The -ate suffix indicates it's an ester formed from the acid.
That synthetic 'grape' flavor in candy, drinks, and medicines? Dimethylanthranilate is often the molecule responsible—it's the industrial secret behind making lab-created grape taste almost natural.
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