Anisyl alcohol
Anisyl alcohol (4-methoxybenzyl alcohol) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3OC6H4CH2OH.[1] It is a colorless liquid that is used as a fragrance and flavorant. It occurs naturally but is produced by reduction of anisaldehyde.[2]
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| IUPAC name
(4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol | |
| Systematic IUPAC name
(4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol | |
| Other names
4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol; Anise alcohol | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.976  |
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| Properties | |
| C8H10O2 | |
| Molar mass | 138.166 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 1.113 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 22–25 °C (72–77 °F; 295–298 K) |
| Boiling point | 259 °C (498 °F; 532 K) |
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| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | Irritant |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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See also
References
- http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.21105859.html
- Karl-Georg Fahlbusch, Franz-Josef Hammerschmidt, Johannes Panten, Wilhelm Pickenhagen, Dietmar Schatkowski, , Kurt Bauer, Dorothea Garbe and Horst Surburg "Flavors and Fragrances" Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 2003, Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a11_141
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