Anisyl Acetone, with the CAS number 104-20-1, is a synthetic aroma chemical known for its sweet, anisic, and slightly floral scent profile. It is often used in perfumery to impart a warm, spicy character reminiscent of anise and fennel, making it a valuable ingredient in both gourmand and aromatic compositions. Anisyl Acetone typically finds its place in the middle to base notes of a fragrance, where it can enhance the overall complexity and depth of the scent. It is particularly effective in creating unique accords that blend well with other sweet and spicy notes. As with many synthetic aroma chemicals, Anisyl Acetone is subject to safety and regulatory considerations, including potential allergenic properties. While specific IFRA restrictions may apply, it is advisable for formulators to consult the latest guidelines and safety data sheets to ensure compliance and safe usage in cosmetic applications. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A sweet, powdery-floral aromachemical with a distinctly anisic, hawthorn-like character reminiscent of raspberry and heliotrope. Warm and slightly balsamic, it bridges floral and gourmand facets with a soft almond-cherry nuance.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Colorless oily liquid.
Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils, poorly soluble in propylene glycol.
Intensely sweet, floral and slightly fruity, Cherry-preserve-like odor of good tenacity.
Pleasant, sweet-fruity, Cherry-Raspberry-type flavor at concentrations below 40 ppm.
This ketone finds use in perfume compositions as a modifier for Heliotropine, a sweetener for Cyclamen aldehyde, and a blender in many types of sweet florals, Fougères, Oriental fragrances, etc.
The material is also used in flavor compositions, particularly in Raspberry and Cherry, two flavors which are commonly used as targets for fantasy fragrances for lipstick perfumes.
Produced from Anisaldehyde plus Acetone by condensation, followed by hydrogenation. It can also be prepared from Methyl vinyl ketone by catalytic condensation with Phenol, followed by Methylation.