Preferred name | (E)-anethol |
Trivial Name | trans-Anethole |
Short Description | trans-anethol |
Formula | C10 H12 O |
CAS Number | 4180-23-8 |
Deleted CAS Number | 109957-71-3 |
FEMA Number | 2086 |
ECHA Number | 224-052-0 |
FDA UNII | Q3JEK5DO4K |
Nikkaji Number | J61.645A |
Beilstein Number | 0636190 |
MDL | MFCD00009284 |
COE Number | 183 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 217 trans-anethol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 4180-23-8 ; TRANS-ANETHOLE |
Synonyms |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 4180-23-8 |
Pubchem (cid): | 637563 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134984765 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C10428 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB30837 |
FooDB: | FDB002793 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2906.19.5000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: grades: usp (technical); fcc (food chemicals codex). |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 148.20483398438 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.18 to 8.221 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.197 to 8.256 |
Refractive Index | 1.558 to 1.59 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | 21 to 23°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 234 to 237°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.069 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 90.56 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.39 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
acetone | Yes |
ethyl acetate | Yes |
ethyl alcohol, 8 vol. of 80% and 1 vol of 90% alcohol | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water, 98.68 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Stability | |
acid cleaner | Unspecified |
avoid iron drums | Unspecified |
deo stick | Unspecified |
detergent perborate | Unspecified |
fabric softener | Unspecified |
hard surface cleaner | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
stable in most media | Unspecified |
store in light resistant containers | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Licorice | |
sweet, anise, licorice, mimosa, medicinal | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 20 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1995) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet anise licorice mimosa |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) | Sweet, anise, licorice and medicinal |
Flavor Type: Anise | |
sweet, anise, licorice, spicy | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) | At 10.00 ppm. Sweet, anise, licorice and spicy with a lingering, sweet aftertaste |
Useful in: mint, savory vegetable, savory spices, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others, sweet others, alcoholics. | Anise, sweet, liquorice, fennel |
General comment | Sweet, anise, licorice |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Anise , Apple blossom , Apricot , Basil oil replacer , Blueberry , Carnation , Cherry , Clover , Fennel , Fern , Gardenia , Gooseberry , Hay new mown hay , Heliotrope , Honey , Honeysuckle , Hyacinth , Jasmin , Licorice , Lilac , Lily , Magnolia , Mimosa , Mint , Pizza , Quince , Root beer , Sassafras , Strawberry , Tuberose , Vanilla , Violet , Wallflower , Woody , Ylang ylang |
Flavoring purposes | Absinthe , Beer birch beer , Cheese gouda cheese , Nut |
Other purposes | Azzaro , Cattle feed , Detergents , Metropolis , Myrrhis odorata , Tuscany |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 2090 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: COMA Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 900 mg/kg Therapie. Vol. 22, Pg. 309, 1967. oral-mouse LD50 3050 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: COMA Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 650 mg/kg Therapie. Vol. 22, Pg. 309, 1967. oral-guinea pig LD50 2167 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for (E)-anethol usage levels up to: | |||
10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 150.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 11.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 1400.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 1500.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 26.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 26.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 340.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of allylhydroxybenzenes (chemical group 18) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Review of substances/agents that have direct beneficial effect on the environment: mode of action and assessment of efficacy View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):4180-23-8 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :637563 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:2 |
1-methoxy-4-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene |
Chemidplus:0004180238 |
RTECS:BZ9275000 for cas# 4180-23-8 |