Anethole (isomer Unspecified)
Aroma Chemical CAS 104-46-1
A sweet anise note with a licorice character and a soft medicinal facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Anisic |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
Identification
| CAS Number | 104-46-1 |
| INCI Name | Anethole |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H12O |
| Mol. Weight | 148.20 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-methoxy-4-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene |
| InChIKey | RUVINXPYWBROJD-ONEGZZNKSA-N |
Synonyms
acintene O, anethol ex fennel natural, anethol natural, anethol natural isolate, p-anethole, para-anethole, anethole natural, anethole NF/FCC synthetic, natural, anise camphor, iso estragole, 4-methoxy-1-propenyl benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl) benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene, 1-methoxy-4-prop-1-enylbenzene, 1-methoxy-4-propenyl benzene, p-methoxy-beta-methyl styrene, para-methoxy-beta-methyl styrene, 4-methoxypropenyl benzene, monasirup, 4-propenyl anisole, p-propenyl anisole, para-propenyl anisole, para-1-propenyl anisole, p-propenyl methoxybenzene, para-propenyl methoxybenzene, p-propenyl phenyl methyl ether, para-propenyl phenyl methyl ether, 4-propenylanisole, p-propenylanisole, para-propenylanisole, Anethole, anethole rectified
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 235.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 21.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 88.40 °C |
| Densitye | 0.9882 |
| Refractive Indexe | 1.559 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.069000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.390 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 111 mg/L @ 25 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow liquid to solid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Anethole | 100 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.