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.
1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste similar to anise.
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
A volatile compound released by flowering plants to attractant insects
ChEBI: 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone is an alkylbenzene.
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 characteristics at 15 ppm: sweet spicy, with green anisic, minty nuances.
Asymmetric amination of 4-methoxyphenylacetone was studied.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Moderately toxic by ingestion andother routes. A skin irritant. A flammable liquid.