Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

The CAS registry number of Anisic alcohol is 105-13-5. Its EINECS registry number is 203-273-6. The IUPAC name is (4-methoxyphenyl)methanol. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol is also called p-Anise Alcohol; p-Anisyl alcohol; Methoxybenzenemethanol; 4-methoxy-Benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol,4-methoxy-; p-methoxy-benzyl alcohol; 4-methoxyphenol; 4-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine. In addition, the molecular formula is C₈H₁₀O₂. What's more, it is a clear colourless to yellowish liquid after melting. It can be used in organic synthesis and used as a solvent and food flavor.

Physical properties about Anisic alcohol are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.944; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.94; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.94; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 3.07; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 3.07; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 77.76; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 77.76; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2 ; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.531; (12)Molar Refractivity: 39.383 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 127.252 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 15.613 10-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 38.7470016479492 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 1.086 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 110.271 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 52.47 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 258.999 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 0.00700000021606684 mmHg at 25°C

Preparation of Anisic alcohol: it can be prepared by anise, methanal and sodium hydroxide in the presence of ethanol through cannizzaro reaction. After the reaction, through a series of extraction by benzene, acidification by acetic acid, neutralization by sodium hydrogen carbonate, washing, distillation and vacuum distillation you can get the desired product.

Uses of Anisic alcohol: it can be used to get 4-methoxy-benzaldehyde and 4-methoxy-benzonitrile. This reaction will need reagents aq. NH₃, NiSO₄-K₂S₂O₈ and NaOH, and solvent H₂O. The reaction time is 1.5 hours with ambient temperature. The yield is about 8%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In addition, it may has risk of impaired fertility and harm to the unborn child. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: COc1ccc(CO)cc1;
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C8H10O2/c1-10-8-4-2-7(6-9)3-5-8/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3;
(3)InChIKey: MSHFRERJPWKJFX-UHFFFAOYAE;

The toxicity data is as follows: