8007-70-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Anise oil
• Synonyms: FEMA 2094;FEMA 2096;FEMA 2095;anisoel;oilofanise;Oils,anise;oils,pimpinellaanisum;ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL
• CAS NO: 8007-70-3
• Molecular Formula: W99
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 283-518-1
• Mol File: 8007-70-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 14-19 °C
• Boiling Point: 232 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 199 °F
• Appearance: Colorless or pale yellow oil with an iridescent sheen. Odor of crushed fruit and a sweet aromatic taste.
• Density: 0.980 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.554(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• BRN: 629884
• CAS DataBase Reference: Anise oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Anise oil(8007-70-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Anise oil(8007-70-3)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 43
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: BZ4200000
• F: 8
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8007-70-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Occurrence

Found in the dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella anisum L.(Umbelliferae) (Merck Index, 1968).

Uses

Pharmaceutic aid (flavor). As condiment and flavor in foods or beverages; in manufacture of liqueurs.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the dried fruits of the herb Pimpinella anisum L.(Umbelliferae) (Arctander, 1960).

General Description

Colorless or pale yellow oil with an iridescent sheen. Odor of crushed fruit and a sweet aromatic taste.

Air & Water Reactions

Exposure of Anise oil to air causes polymerization and some oxidation. Anise oil may be sensitive to light. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

PVC bottles softened and distorted fairly rapidly in the presence of Anise oil .

Fire Hazard

Anise oil is combustible.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. A weak sensitizer. May cause contact dermatitis. Mutation data reported. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Metabolism

See monograph on anethole.