Anisyl formate

Agent Name
Anisyl formate
CAS Number
122-91-8
Formula
C9-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Anisyl formate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
4-Methoxybenzenemethyl formate; 4-Methoxybenzyl formate; Anisyl alcohol, formate; Anisyl formate (natural); Anisyl methanoate; Benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-, formate; Benzyl alcohol, p-methoxy-, formate; Methoxybenzyl methanoate, p-; p-Methoxybenzyl alcohol, formate; p-Methoxybenzyl formate; Benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-, 1-formate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Anise alcohol."
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