Methyl p-anisate
ALDRICH/W267902 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: p-Anisic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-methoxybenzoate
CAS Number: 121-98-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.17
EC Number: 204-513-2
MDL Number: MFCD00008437
Linear Formula: CH3OC6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 244-245 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-7( |
| InChI key | DDIZAANNODHTRB-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 47-51 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | anise; herbaceous; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccc(OC)cc1 |
| Application: | Methyl p-anisate has been used as a standard for the quantification of odorant compounds in French mimosa absolute oil by GC-Sniffing. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 10 ppm |
| General description: | Methyl p-anisate is used as a food flavoring agent and also as a fragrance ingredient due to its anise-like aroma. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Cocoa, guava, mushroom. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 250 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in fiber drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 233.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 112 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 244-245 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 47-51 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2679 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

