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8.00429

Sigma-Aldrich

trans-Anethole

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

trans-Anethole, 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propene, 4-Propenylanisole, 1-Methoxy-4-propenylbenzene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H12O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
148.20
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
EC Index Number:
224-052-0

vapor pressure

1.33 hPa ( 63 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

2090 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

pH

7 ( in H2O)

bp

235-237 °C/1013 hPa

mp

21-23 °C

transition temp

flash point 96 °C

density

0.99 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3-8H,1-2H3/b4-3+

InChI key

RUVINXPYWBROJD-ONEGZZNKSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.987 - 0.989
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Pictograms

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

213.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

101 °C


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid


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