Acetanisole
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Acetanisole | |
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IUPAC name | 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanone |
Other names | 4-Acetylanisole 4-Methoxyacetophenone Linarodin Novatone Vananote Castoreum anisole |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [100-06-1] |
PubChem | |
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].