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trans-Anethole

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

4-Propenylanisole, trans-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHC6H4OCH3
CAS Number:
4180-23-8
Molecular Weight:
148.20
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749035
EC Number:
224-052-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
774229
MDL number:
MFCD00009284

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Product Name

trans-Anethole, analytical standard

InChI key

RUVINXPYWBROJD-ONEGZZNKSA-N

InChI

1S/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3-8H,1-2H3/b4-3+

SMILES string

COc1ccc(\C=C\C)cc1

grade

analytical standard

assay

≥99.5% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

contains

~0.05% 4-tert-butylcatechol as stabilizer

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.561 (lit.)
n20/D 1.561

bp

234-237 °C (lit.)

mp

20-21 °C (lit.)

density

0.988 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

100

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Application

It was used as standard in the determination of trans-anethole in Savia sclarea essential oil using HPLC and GC-MS method.
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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.

General description

trans-Anethole is a naturally occuring flavouring agent. It has insecticidal, larvicidal, and antimicrobial properties.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: pimpinella

pictograms

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GHS07,GHS09

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Warning

hcodes

H317,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

213.8 °F

flash_point_c

101 °C

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCN6985
BCCK2594
BCCD5185
BCCB4831
BCCB4186

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S K Abraham
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 39(5), 493-498 (2001-04-21)
The naturally occurring flavouring agents trans-anethole and eugenol were evaluated for antigenotoxic effects in mice. The test doses of trans-anethole (40-400 mg/kg body weight) and eugenol (50-500 mg/kg weight) were administered by gavage 2 and 20 h before the genotoxins
Determination of trans-anethole in Salvia sclarea essential oil by liquid chromatography and GC-MS.
Valgimiglib, Luca, Simone Gabbaninic, and Vanni Cavrinia.
Journal of Separation Science, 25, 703-709 (2002)
Santanu Bhadra et al.
Fitoterapia, 82(3), 342-346 (2010-11-16)
Illicium verum is a well known spice in traditional Indian system for its therapeutic potential. The present study was aimed to evaluate the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory (BChE) activity of standardized extracts of I. verum and its oil. Present
Ching Hui Chen et al.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 19(8-9), 763-767 (2012-04-03)
Many traditional Chinese medicines target the treatment of inflammation which is emerging to be a critical component to cancer development and progression. The key aromatic compound in star anise anethole has demonstrated both anti and pro-cancerous effects depending on the
Josenilda Malveira Cavalcanti et al.
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 144(2), 240-247 (2012-09-25)
Croton zehntneri is a Euphorbiaceae species native to northeastern Brazil, where teas and beverages made from Croton zehntneri leaves are used as healing agents. To our knowledge, there is no experimental study supporting this claim of pharmacological activity. Full-thickness excisional
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