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Update date2020-09-17 15:36:19 UTC
Primary IDFDB002793
Secondary Accession NumbersNot Available
Chemical Information
FooDB NameAnethole
DescriptionAnethole or 1-Methoxy-4(1-propenyl)-benzene, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as anisoles. These are organic compounds containing a methoxybenzene or a derivative thereof. Anethole is an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). Anethol is a naturally occurring organic compound found in the essential oils of many plants such as anise, fennel, anise myrtle, liquorice as their large component of the odor and flavor. Anethole is a sweet, anise, and balsam tasting compound. It is used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic drinks and in small quantities in natural berry flavors. Anethole is found in a lower concentration in peppermints, wild celeries, and corianders. Anethole has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as nutmegs, cumins, lemon balms, common thymes, and herbs and spices. This could make anethole a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Anethole has potent antimicrobial, nematicidal and antifungal activities (PMID:11807977, 17078111, 18944489). There are two known anethol isomers including Cis- and Trans-anethol.
CAS Number4180-23-8
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
SynonymSource
1-Methoxy-4-[(1Z)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzeneChEBI
(e)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propeneHMDB
(e)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzeneHMDB
(e)-1-P-MethoxyphenylpropeneHMDB
(e)-AnetholHMDB
(e)-AnetholeHMDB
(e)-P-PropenylanisoleHMDB
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1(3)-propeneHMDB
1-(Methyloxy)-4-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzeneHMDB
1-(P-Methoxyphenyl)-propeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-((1E)-1-propenyl)benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-(e)-benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene, 9ciHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(1E)-1-propen-1-yl-benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(1E)-1-propenyl-benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(propen-1-yl)-benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(propenyl)-benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-propenylbenzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzeneHMDB
4-Methoxy-1-propenylbenzeneHMDB
4-MethoxypropenylbenzeneHMDB
4-PropenylanisoleHMDB
Anethole, usanHMDB
Anise camphorHMDB
Anisole, P-propenyl-, (e)- (8ci)HMDB
AnistearopteneHMDB
e-AnetholeHMDB
FEMA 2086HMDB
IsoestragoleHMDB
Methoxy-4-propenylbenzeneHMDB
P-AnetholeHMDB
P-Propenyl-trans-anisoleHMDB
P-Propenylanisole, 8ciHMDB
P-Propenylphenyl methyl etherHMDB
trans-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propeneHMDB
trans-1-(P-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propeneHMDB
trans-1-(P-Methoxyphenyl)propeneHMDB
trans-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzeneHMDB
trans-1-P-AnisylpropeneHMDB
trans-4-(1-Propenyl)anisoleHMDB
trans-AnetholeHMDB
trans-Anise camphorHMDB
trans-P-AnetholeHMDB
trans-P-Methoxy-beta-methylstyreneHMDB
trans-P-PropenylanisoleHMDB
(E)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propenebiospider
(E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzenebiospider
(E)-1-p-Methoxyphenylpropenebiospider
(E)-Anetholbiospider
(E)-anetholebiospider
(E)-p-propenylanisolebiospider
1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene, (E)-biospider
1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene, 9CIdb_source
1-methoxy-4-[(1E)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzenebiospider
Anethole, USANdb_source
Anisole, p-propenyl-, (E)- (8CI)biospider
Anisole, p-propenyl-, trans-biospider
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-, (E)-biospider
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1E)-1-propen-1-yl-biospider
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1E)-1-propenyl-biospider
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(propen-1-yl)-biospider
Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(propenyl)-biospider
E-anetholebiospider
Methoxy-beta-methylstyrene, trans-p-biospider
P-anetholebiospider
p-Propenylanisole, 8CIdb_source
P-propenylphenyl methyl etherbiospider
Propene, 1-(p-methoxyphenyl)-biospider
trans-1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propenebiospider
trans-1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)propenebiospider
trans-1-p-Anisylpropenebiospider
Trans-anetholebiospider
Trans-anise camphorbiospider
Trans-p-anetholebiospider
Trans-p-methoxy-beta-methylstyrenebiospider
Trans-p-propenylanisolebiospider
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.18 g/LALOGPS
logP3.4ALOGPS
logP2.94ChemAxon
logS-2.9ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-4.8ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area9.23 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity47.88 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability17.21 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Chemical FormulaC10H12O
IUPAC name1-methoxy-4-[(1Z)-prop-1-en-1-yl]benzene
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3-8H,1-2H3/b4-3-
InChI KeyRUVINXPYWBROJD-ARJAWSKDSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCOC1=CC=C(\C=C/C)C=C1
Average Molecular Weight148.2017
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight148.088815006
Classification
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as anisoles. These are organic compounds containing a methoxybenzene or a derivative thereof.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassPhenol ethers
Sub ClassAnisoles
Direct ParentAnisoles
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Phenoxy compound
  • Methoxybenzene
  • Styrene
  • Anisole
  • Alkyl aryl ether
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Ether
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Disposition

Route of exposure:

Source:

Biological location:

Physico-Chemical Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Physical stateliquid
Physical DescriptionNot Available
Mass CompositionC 81.04%; H 8.16%; O 10.80%DFC
Melting PointMp 22.5°DFC
Boiling PointBp 235°DFC
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental pKaNot Available
Isoelectric pointNot Available
ChargeNot Available
Optical RotationNot Available
Spectroscopic UV Data[neutral] lmax 259 (e 22300) (MeOH) (Berdy)DFC
DensityNot Available
Refractive IndexNot Available
Spectra
Spectra
EI-MS/GC-MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MSAnethole, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-000t-2900000000-0665985a70ac9c27eb53Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSAnethole, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
MS/MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0002-0900000000-436711faeb648ff2a2d52016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0002-2900000000-7d9dfbe23492f9be6a292016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0fr6-9600000000-582716ef7e52a802bbc12016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-e66c5cd440af8e6d0c882016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-709cb24546c67c386dde2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-001i-3900000000-ecda3d7970e587876f662016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-c2f74e33d816bec66aa02021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-5aa2093882ee9ccdc8862021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-053r-3900000000-03b30da0f9adb9d580ff2021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0900000000-d856cd34f2f6f83def662021-09-23View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00dj-2900000000-b32a050861e7a927efa52021-09-23View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-004i-9100000000-e059cbeab65dc16bd3b42021-09-23View Spectrum
NMRNot Available
ChemSpider IDNot Available
ChEMBL IDNot Available
KEGG Compound IDNot Available
Pubchem Compound ID637563
Pubchem Substance IDNot Available
ChEBI ID35616
Phenol-Explorer ID645
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDNot Available
CRC / DFC (Dictionary of Food Compounds) IDHBT07-B:CNR12-S
EAFUS ID213
Dr. Duke IDANETHOL|ANETHOLE|TRANS-ANETHOLE
BIGG IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDC00029334
HET IDNot Available
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
Flavornet IDNot Available
GoodScent IDrw1001151
SuperScent ID637563
Wikipedia IDNot Available
Phenol-Explorer Metabolite IDNot Available
Duplicate IDS
Old DFC IDSNot Available
Associated Foods
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Biological Effects and Interactions
Health Effects / Bioactivities
DescriptorIDDefinitionReference
allergenic50904 A chemical compound which causes the onset of an allergic reaction by interacting with any of the molecular pathways involved in an allergy.DUKE
analgesic35480 An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.DUKE
anestheticDUKE
anti bacterial33282 A substance that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.DUKE
anti genotoxic52217 Any substance introduced into a living organism with therapeutic or diagnostic purpose.DUKE
anti hepatotic62868 Any compound that is able to prevent damage to the liver.DUKE
anti inflammatory35472 A substance that reduces or suppresses inflammation.DUKE
anti NF-kappa-B35222 A substance that diminishes the rate of a chemical reaction.DUKE
antioxidant22586 A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides. In European countries, E-numbers for permitted antioxidant food additives are from E 300 to E 324.DUKE
anti radicularDUKE
anti salmonella33282 A substance that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.DUKE
anti septic33281 A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans.DUKE
anti spasmodic52217 Any substance introduced into a living organism with therapeutic or diagnostic purpose.DUKE
anti TNF35222 A substance that diminishes the rate of a chemical reaction.DUKE
antitumor35610 A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.DUKE
anti yeast33281 A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans.DUKE
calcium antagonist48706 Substance that attaches to and blocks cell receptors that normally bind naturally occurring substances.DUKE
cancer preventive35610 A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.DUKE
candidicideDUKE
carminativeDUKE
dermatitigenicDUKE
digestiveDUKE
estrogenicDUKE
expectorant52217 Any substance introduced into a living organism with therapeutic or diagnostic purpose.DUKE
flavor48318 A substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.DUKE
fungicide24127 A substance used to destroy fungal pests.DUKE
gastrostimulant55324 A drug used for its effects on the gastrointestinal system, e.g. controlling gastric acidity, regulating gastrointestinal motility and water flow, and improving digestion.DUKE
hepatotoxic50908 A role played by a chemical compound exihibiting itself through the ability to induce damage to the liver in animals.DUKE
immunostimulant50847 A substance that augments, stimulates, activates, potentiates, or modulates the immune response at either the cellular or humoral level. A classical agent (Freund's adjuvant, BCG, Corynebacterium parvum, et al.) contains bacterial antigens. It could also be endogenous (e.g., histamine, interferon, transfer factor, tuftsin, interleukin-1). Its mode of action is either non-specific, resulting in increased immune responsiveness to a wide variety of antigens, or antigen-specific, i.e., affecting a restricted type of immune response to a narrow group of antigens. The therapeutic efficacy is related to its antigen-specific immunoadjuvanticity.DUKE
insecticide24852 Strictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.DUKE
irritantDUKE
lactagogueDUKE
leucocytogenicDUKE
mutagenicDUKE
nephroprotective76595 Any protective agent that is able to prevent damage to the kidney.DUKE
pesticide25944 Strictly, a substance intended to kill pests. In common usage, any substance used for controlling, preventing, or destroying animal, microbiological or plant pests.DUKE
secretogogueDUKE
secretolyticDUKE
sweetener50505 Substance that sweeten food, beverages, medications, etc.DUKE
sympathomimetic35524 A drug that mimics the effects of stimulating postganglionic adrenergic sympathetic nerves. Included in this class are drugs that directly stimulate adrenergic receptors and drugs that act indirectly by provoking the release of adrenergic transmitters.DUKE
EnzymesNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
BiosynthesisNot Available
Organoleptic Properties
Flavours
FlavorCitations
anise
  1. Dunkel, M. et al. SuperScent – a database of flavors and scents. Nucleic Acids Research 2008, doi:10.1093/nar/gkn695
  2. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
balsam
  1. Dunkel, M. et al. SuperScent – a database of flavors and scents. Nucleic Acids Research 2008, doi:10.1093/nar/gkn695
sweet
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
licorice
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
mimosa
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
Files
MSDSNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
General ReferenceNot Available
Content Reference— Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004).
— Rothwell JA, Pérez-Jiménez J, Neveu V, Medina-Ramon A, M'Hiri N, Garcia Lobato P, Manach C, Knox K, Eisner R, Wishart D, Scalbert A. (2013) Phenol-Explorer 3.0: a major update of the Phenol-Explorer database to incorporate data on the effects of food processing on polyphenol content. Database, 10.1093/database/bat070.
— Shinbo, Y., et al. 'KNApSAcK: a comprehensive species-metabolite relationship database.' Plant Metabolomics. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006. 165-181.