Anisyl acetate (4-methoxybenzyl acetate) is an acetate ester of anisyl alcohol. It is a naturally occurring flavor found in various fruits and types of vanilla.[1] It is also used as a flavoring agent to produce a flavor profile described variously as sweet, smooth, fruity (cherry or plum) and vanilla or almond.[2]
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Preferred IUPAC name
(4-Methoxyphenyl)methyl acetate | |
Other names
p-Methoxybenzyl acetate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.896 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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C10H12O3 | |
Molar mass | 180.203 g·mol−1 |
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H315, H317 | |
P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References
edit- ^ "Showing metabocard for 4-Methoxybenzyl acetate (HMDB0033761)". HMDB. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ "Showing Compound 4-Methoxybenzyl acetate (FDB011898)". FooDB. Retrieved September 6, 2020.