Anisyl alcohol

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Contents 1 Anisyl alcohol 1.1 CAS number 1.2 Synonyms 1.3 Chemical class 1.4 Industry claims found in 1.5 Industry claims used in 1.6 Possible physical or functional effects 1.7 Properties 1.8 Toxicology

Anisyl alcohol

CAS number

105-13-5

Synonyms

4-Methoxybenzenemethanol; para methoxybenzyl alcohol; anisyl alcohol; Anise alcohol; Anisic alcohol; 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol

Chemical class

Alcohols

Industry claims found in

honey, tomato

Industry claims used in

gelatin and puddings, baked goods, frozen dairy deserts, beverages, and soft candy.

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; industry claims FDA approved food additive

Toxicology

LD50 (oral, rat) 1200 mg/kg; moderately toxic by ingestion; skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes