Anisyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 104-21-2
Sweet, soft floral with an anisic, fruity character and a powdery vanilla and cherry facet. Mild and balsamic, it rounds white floral, almond and red fruit accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Anisic |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Odor Impact1 | 80 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 36 h |
| Tenacity2 | 100 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 104-21-2 |
| INCI Name | P-anisyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H12O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 180.20 |
| IUPAC Name | (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl acetate |
| InChIKey | HFNGYHHRRMSKEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
P-anisyl acetate, Methoxybenzyl Acetate, Anisyl Alcohol, 4-methoxybenzyl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, p-methoxy, para-Methoxybenzyl acetate, Anisic acetate, Cassie ketone(?) para Methoxy benzylacetate, acetic acid 4-methoxy-benzyl ester, 4-anisyl acetate, nat. anisyl acetate, anisyl acetate (natural), anisyl acetate FCC, anisyl acetate natural, anisyl acetate, natural, anisyl alcohol acetate, benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-, benzyl alcohol, p-methoxy-, cassie ketone, 1-methoxy-4-acetoxymethylbenzene, 4-methoxybenzenene methyl acetate, 4-methoxybenzenenemethyl acetate, p-methoxybenzyl acetate, methoxybenzyl acetate, p-, p-methoxybenzyl alcohol acetate, para-methoxybenzyl alcohol acetate, (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl acetate, acetate, Acetate, acetate, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 270 °C |
| Melting Point | 84.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 135 °C |
| Density | 1.104 |
| Refractive Index | 1.511 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.021000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.9 |
| Solubility | insoluble in water, glycerol, propylene glycol; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.13 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.039 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.78 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.73 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.18 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.18 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.18 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.060 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.43 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 1.5 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 1.5 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.060 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 1.4 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 5.1 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 5.1 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.060 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.060 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| P-Anisyl alcohol | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Anise alcohol | 0.01 % |
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.