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ANISYL PROPIONATE

CAS
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EC
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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
floralgourmandheliotrope-accordpowderyoriental
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
sweet
Note tendency
Base
Descriptors
floralfruitysweetvanilla

A soft, sweet-balsamic aroma with a distinct anisic character reminiscent of anise and heliotrope. Rounded and slightly powdery, with a gentle fruity-floral facet that adds a creamy, almost cherry-like nuance.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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chemicals · No. 259

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 116.

G.R.A.S.FEMA 2102
sweetfruityfloralvanilla
MW
194.23
BP
277°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
1.09
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Appearance

Colorless, slightly oily liquid.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, poorly soluble in Propylene Glycol, almost insoluble in Glycerin. Soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Sweet fruity, floral and somewhat vanilla-like odor.

Flavor

Finds considerable use in flavor compositions for imitation Apricot, Cherry, Peach, Quince, Raspberry, and in Licorice flavorings.

Uses in perfumery

Useful in mild, sweet floral fragrances: Lilac, Appleblossom, Sweet Pea, Magnolia, Peony, Acacia, Mimosa, etc. Blends excellently with the floral aldehydes.

Production

Produced by direct esterification of Anisyl alcohol with Propionic acid or Propionic anhydride.

Identity
Aliases · 2
Anisyl alcohol propionatepara-Methoxybenzyl propionate
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