Anethole, Natural
Item Description
Product Name: Anethole, Natural
CAS : 4180-23-8
Formula : C10H12O
EINECS : 224-052-0
Function
Anethole (anise camphor) is an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is a derivative of phenylpropene, a type of aromatic compound that occurs widely in nature, in essential oils. It contributes a large component of the odor and flavor of anise and fennel (both in the botanical family Apiaceae), anise myrtle (Myrtaceae), liquorice (Fabaceae), camphor, magnolia blossoms, and star anise (Illiciaceae). Closely related to anethole is its isomer estragole, abundant in tarragon (Asteraceae) and basil (Lamiaceae), that has a flavor reminiscent of anise. It is a colorless, fragrant, mildly volatile liquid. Anethole is only slightly soluble in water but exhibits high solubility in ethanol. This difference causes certain anise-flavored liqueurs to become opaque when diluted with water, the ouzo effect.
Specification
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Melting point |
20-21 °C(lit.) |
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Boiling point |
234-237 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.988 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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vapor pressure |
1.33 hPa (63 °C) |
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FEMA |
2086 | TRANS-ANETHOLE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.561(lit.) |
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Fp |
195 °F |
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storage temp. |
2-8°C |
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solubility |
Soluble in benzene, ethyl acetate, acetone, carbon disulfide. |
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form |
Liquid After Melting |
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color |
Clear colorless to pale yellow |
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PH |
7 (H2O) |
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Water Solubility |
practically insoluble |
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Sensitive |
Light Sensitive |
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Merck |
14,643 |
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BRN |
774229 |
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InChIKey |
RUVINXPYWBROJD-ONEGZZNKSA-N |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
4180-23-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Anethole(4180-23-8) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1E)-1-propenyl- (4180-23-8) |