Description
l-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste similar
to anise. May be obtained by boiling α- or β-anetholglycol with
a 20% solution of sulfuric acid, or from l-(p-methoxyphenyl)-
propan-l,2-ol by treatment with diluted sulfuric acid.
Chemical Properties
Pale Yellow Liquid
Chemical Properties
1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste similar to anise.
Occurrence
Reported found in Chinese star anise and in Russian star anise; also reported found in sweet and common fen nel, chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) and Illicium verum and cherry
Uses
A volatile compound released by flowering plants to attractant insects
Definition
ChEBI: 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone is an alkylbenzene.
Preparation
Obtained by boiling α- or β-anetholglycol with a 2% solution of sulfuric acid, or from 1-(p-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1,2-ol
by treatment with diluted sulfuric acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: sweet spicy, with green anisic, minty nuances.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 61, p. 1748, 1996
DOI: 10.1021/jo9518314
General Description
Asymmetric amination of 4-methoxyphenylacetone was studied.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion andother routes. A skin irritant. A flammable liquid.
