Anethol D
Sweet, Anise, Warm, Herbal-spice, Liquorice, Mimosa, Aromatic, Herbaceous
Supplied as 10% in DPG.
About this material
Anethol
Anethol is a sweet, warm, spicy, liquorice material.
It is an organic compound that gives anise, fennel, and star anise their characteristic sweet, licorice-like aroma and flavor.
It is a type of phenylpropene, a class of aromatic compounds found in essential oils of various plants.
Here we provide a pre-dissolved solution in DPG for your convenience.
Uses:
- Flavoring Agent: Used in food and beverages (e.g., absinthe, ouzo, sambuca).
- Aromatherapy & Perfumes: Common in essential oils and fragrances.
- Medicine: Exhibits antimicrobial, antifungal, and potential estrogenic effects.
- Insecticide & Pesticide: Used in some formulations to repel insects.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note · Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
(Recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
20 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 10% in DPG.
Fragrance development
Top note · Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C10H12O
- Molecular weight
- 148.2 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 1-methoxy-4-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 3.3
- Exact mass (Da)
- 148.088815002
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 148.088815002
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 9.2
- Complexity
- 121
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 2
- Heavy atoms
- 11
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 0
- Bond stereocentres
- 1
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- C/C=C/C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3-8H,1-2H3/b4-3+
- InChIKey
- RUVINXPYWBROJD-ONEGZZNKSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
Structure of the named active material; product supplied at 10% in DPG.
This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
European Union / Northern Ireland
- Anethole — Annex III entry 329; substance-group reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 4180-23-8 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Sweet, Anise, Warm, Herbal-spice, Liquorice, Mimosa, Aromatic, Herbaceous |
| Odour strength | High (Recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less) |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 10%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 20 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 10% solution |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Trans-Anethol, Anethol Natural, 1-methoxy-4-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene |
| Named active molecular formula | C₁₀H₁₂O |
| IFRA document scope | Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available. |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statements:
- P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.An aromatic opening
With bergamot and a peel accordExplore a citrus-and-herb opening that keeps the herbal character distinct. Compare a brighter peel variation with a gentler citrus reference, noting whether the imagined result feels like a garden cologne or a more culinary aromatic study.
Herb among petals
With geranium and a floral accordPlace the herbal material beside a familiar flower, using the flower alone as your reference. Compare the green and floral impressions through the evaluation and decide whether the herb should read clearly or remain an accent.
Dry aromatic woods
With cedar-like and sandalwood directionsBuild a simple herbal wood sketch and compare a dry wood option with a smoother one. Keep the aromatic material constant so the study reveals which setting gives your idea the clearest shape and most useful contrast.







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