Anise alcohol
Agent Name
Anise alcohol
Alternative Name
4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol
CAS Number
105-13-5
Formula
C8-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Methoxybenzenemethanol; 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol; Anisalcohol, p-; Anisic alcohol; Anisyl alcohol; Anisyl alcohol (natural); Benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-; Benzyl alcohol, p-methoxy-; p-Anisol alcohol; p-Anisyl alcohol; p-Methoxybenzyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Liquid; mp = 24-25 deg C; [Merck Index] White liquid or low-melting solid; mp = 22-25 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used to make perfumes, fragrances, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, photo-chemicals, cosmetics, and personal care products; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; Oral LD50 (rat) = 1,200 uL/kg; [RTECS] Included in list of "established contact allergens in humans"; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause serious eye injury; Harmful by ingestion; [ECHA REACH Registrations] A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0038 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: