Anethole

Anethole

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 1-Methoxy-4-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene[1]
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
CAS Number	4180-23-8 E isomer 104-46-1 Unspecified stereochemistry (most commonly used CAS, implicitly E) 25679-28-1 Z isomer
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:35616 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL452630 Y
ChemSpider	553166 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.914
KEGG	D02377 Y
PubChem CID	637563
UNII	Q3JEK5DO4K Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4020086
InChI 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
SMILES O(c1ccc(\C=C\C)cc1)C
Properties
Chemical formula	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
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	−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). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Anethole (also known as anise camphor)^[2] 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 the essential oils of plants. 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.^{[clarification needed][3]} 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.