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p-Anisyl acetate

(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl acetate ; 1-methoxy-4-acetoxymethylbenzene ; 4-methoxybenzyl acetate ; Para-methoxybenzyl acetate

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General Presentation

CAS N° :
104-21-2
EINECS number :
203-185-8
FEMA number :
2098
FLAVIS number :
09.019

JECFA number :
873
Volatility :
Base
Price Range :
€€

Physico chemical properties

Appearance :
Liquid
Density :
1,116
Refractive Index @20°C :
1,515 - 1,518
Optical rotation :
Data not available.
Vapor pressure :
0,027 hPa @25°C
Flash Point :
118°C

Molecular formula :
C₁₀H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight :
180,2 g/mol
Log P :
1,9
Fusion Point :
Donnée indisponible.
Boiling Point :
270°C
Detection Threshold :
47,257 ng/l air

Chemistry & Uses

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Anisyl acetate is present in several red fruits and in sweet acacia, from which it can be extracted in its natural state. However, synthetic Anisyl acetate remains the most used in perfumery.

Isomerism :

Anisyl acetate as we use it in perfumery is ''para-Anisyl acetate ''. This means that its ether group is opposed to the carboxylic group, with respect to its benzene ring. For example, ortho-Anisyl acetate, whose ether group is directly connected to the carboxylic group, is spicier and drier than para-Anisyl acetate.

Synthesis precursor :

Anisyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Synthesis route :

Anisyl acetate can be synthesized from different reagents, but its synthesis will always end up by an esterification reaction of the Anisyl Alcohol with acetic acid or acetic anhydride, in an acid medium.

Stability :

acetates may form acetic acid through time
Unstable in alkaline products such as bleach.

Other comments :

Anisic Aldehyde is much more almondy than Anisyl acetate, which is fruitier, reminiscent of raspberry. Anisyl acetate is more associated with perfumery than Anisic Aldehyde, more foody.

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Regulations & IFRA

Allergens :

IFRA 51^th :

p-Anisyl acetate

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General Presentation

CAS N° :

EINECS number :

FEMA number :

FLAVIS number :

JECFA number :

Volatility :

Price Range :

Physico chemical properties

Appearance :

Density :

Refractive Index @20°C :

Optical rotation :

Vapor pressure :

Flash Point :

Molecular formula :

Molecular Weight :

Log P :

Fusion Point :

Boiling Point :

Detection Threshold :

Chemistry & Uses

Year of discovery :

Natural availability :

Isomerism :

Synthesis precursor :

Synthesis route :

Stability :

Other comments :

Regulations & IFRA

Allergens :

IFRA 51th :

IFRA 51^th :