anthranilates

/ˌænθrəˈnɪleɪts/
noun
  1. Chemical compounds derived from anthranilic acid, often used in the production of dyes, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals.
    • Many artificial fruit flavors contain anthranilates to mimic natural scents.
    • The lab synthesized several anthranilates for use in new sunscreen formulations.
    • The chemist explained how anthranilates are key ingredients in certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
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