Acetanisole
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| Acetanisole | |
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| IUPAC name | 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanone |
| Other names | 4-Acetylanisole 4-Methoxyacetophenone Linarodin Novatone Vananote Castoreum anisole |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [100-06-1] |
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| SMILES | CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H10O2 |
| Molar mass | 150.177 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystals |
| Density | 1.094 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point |
239-242 °C |
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Acetanisole[1] is an approved food additive. It is found naturally in castoreum, the glandular secretion of the beaver. It has a sweet smell and tastes like cherry and vanilla and is used in nuts, spices and boiled sweets. It is also used in cigarettes[2].
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