Aroma Chemical Compendium

Anethole 21/22 (Synthetic)

TIC Code No. C133658


Chemical Name trans-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene
C10H12O
Synonym trans-4-Propenyl-anisole
CAS No. 4180-23-8 M.W. 148.21

Odor Description
Very sweet, herbaceous-warm odor.

Occurrence in Nature
Found in aniseed oil, star-anise oil and fennel oil.

Application Information
Adds interesting fresh and fruity-anisic nuances to fragrances.

Typical Use Level: Up to 6%

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Fair Skin Poor
Perborate Powder Detergent Fair Dry Fabric Poor
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric Poor
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Fair Hair Poor
Soaps Good Tenacity on Blotter > 24 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Diffusive
Toiletry Applications Fair    
Antiperspirants Fair    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.985-0.995 Flash Point oC 90 CC
[α]20D
GC MIN 98.5% as trans-Anethole
Appearance Colorless liquid above 22oC
CLogP 3.314

FEMA/GRAS No. 2086