Anethole

Anethole (also known as anise camphor) is an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is a derivative of the aromatic compound allylbenzene and occurs widely in plants in essential oils. It is in the class of phenylpropanoid organic compounds. 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), magnolia blossoms, and star anise (Schisandraceae). Closely related to anethole is its isomer estragole, which is abundant in tarragon (Asteraceae) and basil (Lamiaceae), and 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 trait causes certain anise-flavored liqueurs to become opaque when diluted with water; this is called the ouzo effect.

Anethole
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-Methoxy-4-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene
Other names
(E)-1-Methoxy-4-(prop-1-en-1-yl)benzene
(E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene
para-Methoxyphenylpropene
p-Propenylanisole
Isoestragole
trans-1-Methoxy-4-(prop-1-enyl)benzene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.914
KEGG
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3-8H,1-2H3/b4-3+ Y
    Key: RUVINXPYWBROJD-ONEGZZNKSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3-8H,1-2H3/b4-3+
    Key: RUVINXPYWBROJD-ONEGZZNKBR
  • O(c1ccc(\C=C\C)cc1)C
Properties
C10H12O
Molar mass 148.205 g/mol
Density 0.998 g/cm3
Melting point 20 to 21 °C (68 to 70 °F; 293 to 294 K)
Boiling point 234 °C (453 °F; 507 K)
81 °C (178 °F; 354 K) at 2 mmHg
−9.60×10−5 cm3/mol
Hazards
Safety data sheet (SDS) External MSDS
Related compounds
Related compounds
anisole
estragole
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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