W208604

trans-Anethole

≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 4-Propenylanisole, trans-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH=CHC₆H₄OCH₃
• CAS Number: 4180-23-8
• Molecular Weight: 148.20
• FEMA Number: 2086
• Beilstein: 774229
• EC Number: 224-052-0
• Council of Europe no.: 183
• MDL number: MFCD00009284
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900856
• Flavis number: 4.010
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 182.60
• Assay: ≥99%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.561 (lit.)
• bp: 234-237 °C (lit.)
• mp: 20-21 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.988 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: trans-anethole
• Organoleptic: anise; sweet
• SMILES string: COc1ccc(\C=C\C)cc1
• 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

Description

Application

• Anti-oral streptococci and anti-biofilm properties of Etlingera pavieana essential oil and its bioactive compounds proposed for an alternative herbal mouthwash.: This study evaluates the antimicrobial properties of Etlingera pavieana essential oil, identifying trans-anethole as a key bioactive compound with potential applications in oral hygiene products (Wongsariya et al., 2024).


• Efficacy and safety of aniseed powder for treating gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.: The trial highlights the therapeutic potential of aniseed powder, rich in trans-anethole, for alleviating gastrointestinal symptoms in COVID-19 patients (Mosaffa-Jahromi et al., 2024).


• Transcriptomic and biochemical analyses revealed antifungal mechanism of trans-anethole on Aspergillus flavus growth.: This research elucidates the antifungal mechanism of trans-anethole against Aspergillus flavus, suggesting its potential application in controlling fungal contamination in food and agriculture (Lei et al., 2023).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Naturally occurring phenylpropene derivative that is estrogenic at lower concentrations and cytotoxic at higher concentrations to cancer cell lines. The cytotoxicity is related to the metabolism of trans-anethole to 4-hydroxy-1-propenylbenzene.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 213.8 °F
• Flash Point(C): 101 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves