Antrates

Antrates is a term that appears infrequently in modern scientific literature and does not have a single, widely accepted definition. In contemporary chemistry references, the plural form antrates is not standard, and compounds that might be described this way are more commonly called anthranates, or are specified as salts or esters of particular anthranilic acid derivatives. When antrates is encountered, it is often as a historical spelling, a typographical variant, or in contexts where a nonstandard naming convention has been used.

In historical texts or niche publications, antrates may have referred to a class of aromatic compounds related to anthranilic acids, but the precise scope is unclear and not standardized. Modern nomenclature would typically name the compound explicitly rather than use a blanket term like antrates.

Outside of chemistry, antrates may appear as a proper noun in certain contexts, such as a surname or a place name, where it bears no scientific meaning.

Because there is no universally recognized definition, readers encountering the term should consider the surrounding context and consult sources that clarify the intended meaning. If possible, verify with established nomenclature or a reliable chemical database to determine whether the author intended anthranate, an alternative spelling, or a different concept altogether. See also anthranate, anthracite, and related roots.