Anisole
CAS 100-66-3
EC 202-876-1
Formula C7H8O
MW 108.14 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Food & NutritionPersonal Care & CosmeticsPrinting & Packaging Flavoring & AcidulantCatalysisPreservation & Biocide
Description
Anisole (CAS 100-66-3, EC 202-876-1, FEMA 2097) is an aromatic ether also known as methoxybenzene, anisol, and anizol. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29093000. The compound is recognized by FEMA and used across food, cosmetic, and industrial chemical applications.
In flavor and fragrance formulation, anisole contributes a spicy-sweet anise character at low concentrations, functioning as a flavorant and odor modifier. As a reaction intermediate and Lewis base, it serves as a catalyst or co-solvent in organic synthesis. Its demonstrated antimicrobial activity also supports preservation applications in cosmetic and personal care systems.
Anisole is supplied in liquid form at technical and flavor-grade purity, with select batches meeting FCC specifications for food-contact applications. The substance is registered under REACH and requires standard SDS documentation for EU trade. Packaging is typically available in drums and intermediate bulk containers.
In flavor and fragrance formulation, anisole contributes a spicy-sweet anise character at low concentrations, functioning as a flavorant and odor modifier. As a reaction intermediate and Lewis base, it serves as a catalyst or co-solvent in organic synthesis. Its demonstrated antimicrobial activity also supports preservation applications in cosmetic and personal care systems.
Anisole is supplied in liquid form at technical and flavor-grade purity, with select batches meeting FCC specifications for food-contact applications. The substance is registered under REACH and requires standard SDS documentation for EU trade. Packaging is typically available in drums and intermediate bulk containers.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -37.3 °C |
| Boiling Point | 155.5 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.9956 g/cm³ @ Temp: 18 °C |
| Flash Point | 125 °F |
| Appearance | Anisole is a colorless to yellowish liquid with an agreeable, aromatic, spicy-sweet odor. |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | phenol, anise odor |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 1.6 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mm Hg ( 42.2 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.516(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.62 at 30℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS02 GHS07
H
H226H315H319H336
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P264P271P280P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29093000 |
| UN Number | 2222 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
methoxybenzenephenoxymethanephenyl methyl etherMOBANISOLAnizol
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