p-Propyl anisole has a characteristic anise-type odor with a sassafras undertone.
Reported found in katsuobishi (dried bonito).
The malerial is more stable in soap than Anethole. It finds some application in perfume compositions. particularly in low-cost masking odors for industrial purposes, detergent perfumes, household fragrances, etc. It is used in flavor compositions for Licor-ice, Rootbeer, Birchbeer, Spice blends, Vanilla imitation, Wintcrgreen, etc.
ChEBI: 1-Methoxy-4-propylbenzene is a member of methoxybenzenes.
By partial hydrogenation of anethole in the presence of nickel at 60 to 95°C under pressure or under atmospheric pressure.
Aroma characteristics at 1.0% EtoH: intense, lingering sweet anise, licorice with an herbal fennel nuance.
It is reminiscent of black cough drops and root beer.
Taste characteristics at 1 to 15 ppm: intense herbal, fennel, sweetness reminiscent of black licorice, sassafras
and anise. It has slight, spicy, basil-like nuances.
Mildly toxic by
ingestion. Mutation data reported.
Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
