Anethole
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Anethole
CAS number
104-46-1
Synonyms
Anethole; 1-Methoxy-4-propenylbenzene; p-Propenylanisole; Anise camphor; p-Methoxy-b-methylstyrene
Industry claims found in
cheese, tea, apple, licorice
Industry claims used in
alcoholic beverages, chewing gum, frozen dairy desserts, cand and baked goods
Possible physical or functional effects
Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties
industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology
LD50 (oral, rat) 2090 mg/kg; poison by ingestion; experimental tumorigen; may cause human intolerance reaction; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
