Acetanisole - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Acetanisole

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Catalog Number

ACMA00017300

Product Name

Acetanisole

Category

Polymers

Description

Solid;colourless to pale yellow fused solid with a floral, powdery, vanillic, balsamic odour

IUPAC Name

1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone

Molecular Weight

150.17g/mol

Molecular Formula

C9H10O2

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC

InChI

InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-7(10)8-3-5-9(11-2)6-4-8/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI Key

NTPLXRHDUXRPNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

258.0 °C;254 °C

Melting Point

38.5 °C;Mp 38-39 °;38.2 °C;38-39°C

Flash Point

138 °C (280 °F) - open cup

Density

1.0818 g/cu cm at 41 °C

Solubility

In water, 3.62X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C (est);Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone and chloroform;Soluble in alcohol, ether, fixed oils;Soluble in fixed oils, propylene glycol; miscible with glycerin;insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils;very soluble (in ethanol)

Application

Acetanisole, known for its presence in anise oil, is characterized by its white crystalline form with a sweet odor reminiscent of hawthorn and floral notes such as heliotrope. It is synthesized through the Friedel-Crafts acetylation of anisole, often utilizing β-zeolites as catalysts in modern continuous flow technologies. Acetanisole is widely used in the formulation of perfumes, especially those with floral notes, and in the flavoring industry, where its distinctive scent enhances a variety of products. It is particularly useful in adding vanilla, nut, tobacco, and butter flavors to foods. The application of acetanisole spans a range of food categories, with its usage strictly regulated to specific maximum allowable concentrations, ensuring that it contributes its unique aromatic characteristics safely in everything from alcoholic beverages to soft candies.

Color/Form

Crystalline solid;Colorless to pale-yellow fused solid;Yellowish-white crystals

Complexity

135

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

202-815-9;922-271-2

Exact Mass

150.06808g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

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