Acetanisole

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Acetanisole
IUPAC name 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanone
Other names 4-Acetylanisole
4-Methoxyacetophenone
Linarodin
Novatone
Vananote
Castoreum anisole
Identifiers
CAS number [100-06-1]
PubChem 7476
SMILES CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC
Properties
Molecular formula C9H10O2
Molar mass 150.177 g/mol
Appearance White to pale yellow crystals
Density 1.094 g/cm3
Boiling point

239-242 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Acetanisole[1] is an approved food additive. It is found naturally in castoreum, the glandular secretion of the beaver. It has a sweet smell and tastes like cherry and vanilla and is used in nuts, spices and boiled sweets. It is also used in cigarettes[2].

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