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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Allylanisole

≥98%, FCC

Synonym(s):

p-Allylphenyl methyl ether, p-Methoxyallylbenzene, Chavicol methyl ether, Estragole, Isoanethole, Methyl chavicol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H2C=CHCH2C6H4OCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
148.20
Beilstein:
1099454
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
184
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
anise; green; spicy; herbaceous; minty; sweet
grade:
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

composition

Contains IFRA restricted 4-Allylanisole

refractive index

n20/D 1.521 (lit.)

bp

215-216 °C (lit.)

density

0.965 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

anise; green; spicy; herbaceous; minty; sweet

SMILES string

COc1ccc(CC=C)cc1

InChI

1S/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3,5-8H,1,4H2,2H3

InChI key

ZFMSMUAANRJZFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

177.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

81 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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