Methyl Anisate
Aroma Chemical CAS 121-98-2
A sweet anise note with a soft herbal character.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Anisic |
Identification
| CAS Number | 121-98-2 |
| INCI Name | Methyl p-anisate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H10O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 166.17 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 4-methoxybenzoate |
| InChIKey | DDIZAANNODHTRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
p-anisic acid methyl ester, para-anisic acid methyl ester, p-anisic acid, methyl ester, benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, methyl ester, menthyll anisate, 4-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester, para-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester, methyl 4-methoxybenzoate, nat. methyl anisate, methyl anisate natural, methyl p-anisate, methyl p-methoxy benzoate, methyl p-methoxybenzoate, methyl para-methoxybenzoate, methyl-4-methoxybenzoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 244.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 48.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.016000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.270 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 643 mg/L 20 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | white crystallin powder |
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