Anisic Alcohol

Name:
Anisic Alcohol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	anisyl alcohol; anise alcohol; p-methoxybenzyl alcohol
M Formula:	CH3OC6H4CH2OH
Properties:
Solidifies at room temperature; floral odor. D 1.111–1.114, refr index 1.541–1.545, boiling range 255–265C. Soluble in 1 volume of 50% alcohol; insoluble in water.Combustible.
Derivation:
Obtained from anisic aldehyde by reduction.
Grade:
Technical, FCC.
Use:
In perfumery for light floral odors, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring.