Anisyl Alcohol, with the CAS number 105-13-5, is a fragrance raw material known for its sweet, anisic, and slightly floral aroma. It is often used in perfumery to impart a warm, spicy character reminiscent of anise and can add depth to compositions, particularly in oriental and gourmand fragrances. Anisyl Alcohol typically functions as a middle note, blending well with other ingredients to create complex scent profiles. In formulations, it can enhance the overall sweetness and provide a smooth transition between top and base notes. While it is valued for its olfactory properties, perfumers should be aware of its safety profile. Anisyl Alcohol is not classified as a common allergen, but as with many fragrance materials, it is essential to consider its concentration in the final product to ensure compliance with safety regulations. It is advisable to refer to IFRA guidelines for any potential restrictions on usage levels in cosmetic applications, as these can vary based on the specific formulation and intended use. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Soft, sweet floral-balsamic with a gentle anisic-vanillic character. Reminiscent of hawthorn and mimosa with a powdery, slightly hay-like nuance, and a mild almond-vanilla undertone.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| VANILLA ABSOLUTE | 0.03% | — |
| CALAMUS OIL | 0.011% | — |
| IMMORTELLE ABSOLUTE | 0.004% | — |
| GIVCO CASTOREUM SYNTHETIC | 0.0016% | — |
| OUD FIRBEST | 0.0008% | — |
Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 112.
Colorless liquid or opaque crystalline mass, melting at 25°C.
Insoluble in water, poorly soluble in propylene glycol and glycerin, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Mild-floral, very sweet odor, reminiscent of lilac and vanilla with a faint, delicate, balsamic background.
Finds some use in flavor compositions for imitation chocolate, cocoa, fruit, vanilla and in licorice flavorings.
Very useful in lilac, appleblossom, sweet pea, gardenia, jasmin, etc. Gives pleasant notes with nitromusks and with certain types of non-nitromusks. Good tenacity.
Produced by many methods, e.g. from anisaldehyde by catalytic hydrogenation.
Natural complex substances (NCSs) in which this material typically occurs.
| NCS | Botanical | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| VANILLA ABSOLUTE | Vanilla spp. | 6.6% |
| VANILLA TAHITENSIS EXTRACT | Vanilla tahitensis J.W. Moore | 1% |
| CASSIE ABSOLUTE | Vachellia farnesiana (L.) Willd. | 0.8% |
| VANILLA TINCTURE | Vanilla planifolia Jacks. ex Andrews (Orchidaceae) | 0.1% |