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Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

104-21-2

CAS (all sources)

104-21-2

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

104-21-2

CAS (FraterWork)

104-21-2

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

ANISYL ACETATE

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

(4-Methoxyphenyl)methyl acetate

INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

Anisyl Acetate : Methoxybenzyl Acetate, 4- : Anisyl Alcohol, acetate :4-methoxybenzyl Acetate : Benzyl Alcohol, p-methoxy, Acetate : Anisyl acetate :para-Methoxybenzyl acetate : Anisic acetate : Cassie ketone(?) para Methoxybenzylacetate : Cassie ketone (see also-248) : Anisyl acetate :

Synonyms (FraterWork)

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Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Base Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Balsamic

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Anisyl acetate has a sweet powdery-balsamic aroma with soft vanilla undertones, fruity plum-cherry facets, creamy coumarin-like warmth, and delicate floral nuances.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts 100 hours on a smelling strip.

Odor life hours (PerfumersWorld)

36

Relative odor impact (PerfumersWorld)

80

Appearance (FraterWork)

Pale liquid

Descriptions

Description

Anisyl Acetate is sweet mild narcotic fruity vanilla powdery balsamic plumsweet-aromatic floral hawthorn spicy heliotrope raspberry lilac cherrycherry-blossom acacia mimosa violet honeysuckle currant blackcurrant.

Odour (PerfumersWorld)

sweet mild narcotic fruity vanilla powdery balsam plum sweet-aromaticfruity-plum floral-hawthorn spicy balsamic heliotrope slight-raspberry vanillaPlum Lilac Cherry

Description (PerfumersWorld)

Anisyl Acetate is sweet mild narcotic fruity vanilla powdery balsamic plumsweet-aromatic floral hawthorn spicy heliotrope raspberry lilac cherrycherry-blossom acacia mimosa violet honeysuckle currant blackcurrant.

Comment (FraterWork)

Anisyl acetate opens with inviting powdery sweetness—soft, creamy, and reminiscent of fine vanilla extract. Fruity plum and cherry facets add juiciness without becoming jammy, while a coumarin-like warmth provides the tonka-bean quality that makes this chemical so versatile. The balsamic undertone grounds everything beautifully. Use it as a modifier in floral compositions where it imparts sweetness without cloying heaviness. It excels in oriental and chypre fragrances, adding depth and a soft fruity-balsamic signature. The material works particularly well in mimosa accords and anywhere you want cherry or almond nuances without reaching for obvious gourmand notes. Work with anisyl acetate in the heart and base of your formula where its low volatility becomes an asset. The 100-hour substantivity ensures your sweet powdery effect persists beautifully into the drydown. Blend with balsams for rich oriental effects, or pair with narcotic florals like tuberose and jasmine. It combines well with cyclamen aldehyde and heliotropin for complex powdery-floral signatures. aromachem Best Seller

Notes

Anisyl acetate opens with inviting powdery sweetness—soft, creamy, and reminiscent of fine vanilla extract. Fruity plum and cherry facets add juiciness without becoming jammy, while a coumarin-like warmth provides the tonka-bean quality that makes this chemical so versatile. The balsamic undertone grounds everything beautifully. Use it as a modifier in floral compositions where it imparts sweetness without cloying heaviness. It excels in oriental and chypre fragrances, adding depth and a soft fruity-balsamic signature. The material works particularly well in mimosa accords and anywhere you want cherry or almond nuances without reaching for obvious gourmand notes. Work with anisyl acetate in the heart and base of your formula where its low volatility becomes an asset. The 100-hour substantivity ensures your sweet powdery effect persists beautifully into the drydown. Blend with balsams for rich oriental effects, or pair with narcotic florals like tuberose and jasmine. It combines well with cyclamen aldehyde and heliotropin for complex powdery-floral signatures. aromachem Best Seller

Usage

Perfume uses (PerfumersWorld)

Lilac Cherry-blossom Acacia Mimosa Violet Honeysucklepowdery-complex Almond Flower Currant Blackcurrant Gardenia Soap Mimosa Cassie,Floral-types, Lilac, Acacia, Mimosa, Violet, Honeysuckle, HawthornRaspberry Chocolate Cocoa Cherry Vanilla Vanilla, Plum, Cherry, Berry,Chocolate, Cocoa, Baked-foods, Almond FlowerBlends-well-with=> Balsams, Narcotic florals, +Cyclamen-aldehyde * Relative Odor Impact 80 * Odor Life on a smelling strip 36 hrs

Average use (FraterWork)

0.75% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Adds sweetness and naturalism to florals and orientals, creates fruity-balsamic depth in chypres, enhances mimosa and cherry accords.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

70% in finished product (Cat. 4)

Links

PerfumersWorldhttps://www.perfumersworld.com/view.php?pro_id=3LN00043

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/anisyl-acetate

Anisyl Acetate

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