Anethole CAS 4180-23-8 FEMA 2086 trans-Anethole

Anethole

Name	trans-Anethole
Synonyms	p-Propenylanisole; 1-Methoxy-4-propenylbenzene; 1-Methoxy-4-((E)-propenyl)-benzene
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C10H12O
Molecular Weight	148.20
CAS Registry Number	4180-23-8
EC Number	224-052-0
FEMA	2086

Specification:

Uses:

1. essence and fragrance industry: it is widely used for flavoring oral care and personal care products 

    such as toothpaste, gargle, mouthwash, soap, etc.

2. Food industry: It is used for food flavoring. It can provide fennel, licorice, spice and other flavors, and 

    is commonly used in chewing gum, beverages, candy, essence such as cherries and peppermint.

3. Pharmaceutical industry: As a flavoring and odor correcting agent for drugs, it covers up the unpleasant 

    odor of drugs. It is also an intermediate in the synthesis of drugs such as cholecystokinin.

4. Analysis and testing field: used as a reference substance for the content determination of medicinal herbs 

    such as fennel, star anise, and star anise oil in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.

5. Daily chemical and other:

For the deployment of high-end essence and perfume;

As an intermediate, it is used for synthesizing fragrances such as anise aldehyde and anise ketone;

Used as a sensitizer in color photography;

The standard extract of natural source plants (such as star anise) is used for efficacy research.