Anisyl Alcohol
CAS: 105-13-5
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CAS number
105-13-5
CAS (all sources)
105-13-5
CAS (Perfumiarz)
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CAS (PerfumersWorld)
105-13-5
CAS (FraterWork)
105-13-5
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INCI name (FraterWork)
ANISE ALCOHOL
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
(4-methoxyphenyl)methanol
INCI (Hekserij)
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EC number (Hekserij)
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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
Anisyl Alcohol : Anisic Alcohol : 4-methoxybenzyl Alcohol : methoxybenzylAlcohol, 4- : Benzyl Alcohol, P-methoxy : P-anisyl alcohol : Anisyl alcohol :Anisic alcohol : p-Methoxybenzyl alcohol : Anise alcohol : Anisic alcohol :Anisic alcohol FCC : Anisyl alcohol para Methoxy benzylalcohol : Anisyl alcohol: Anisic alcohol : Anisalcohol :
Synonyms (FraterWork)
Para-anisyl, Anise alcohol
Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Heart Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Floral
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Anisyl Alcohol has a sweet, powdery floral scent with balsamic
undertones and subtle vanilla-like qualities reminiscent of hawthorn and lilac.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 30 hours on a smelling strip.
Odor life hours (PerfumersWorld)
30
Relative odor impact (PerfumersWorld)
80
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid (may solidify in cold climes)
Descriptions
Description
Anisyl Alcohol is mild-floral oily hawthorn powdery lilac sweet balsamic rosefloral fruity sweet-pea boronia reseda broom gardenia jasmine carnation dianthusoeillet heliotrope mimosa tuberose apple blossom licorice.
Odour (PerfumersWorld)
hawthorn powdery lilac sweet rose floral sweet aroma fruity lilac oilyMild-floral very sweet odor reminiscent of Lilac and Vanilla with a faintdelicate balsa-mic background
Description (PerfumersWorld)
Anisyl Alcohol is mild-floral oily hawthorn powdery lilac sweet balsamic rosefloral fruity sweet-pea boronia reseda broom gardenia jasmine carnation dianthusoeillet heliotrope mimosa tuberose apple blossom licorice.
Comment (FraterWork)
Anisyl Alcohol opens with an immediate powdery sweetness that distinguishes it
as the softest member of the anise family. Where its relatives can be sharp or
intensely fruity, this alcohol whispers rather than shouts—a gentle hawthorn
blossom [https://fraterworks.com/products/hawthorn] accord with lilac's purple
sweetness [https://fraterworks.com/products/lilac-a07] woven throughout. The
material brings that coveted heliotrope character perfumers seek: almond-like
creaminess married to powdery florals, but without the stability headaches that
plague heliotropin [https://fraterworks.com/products/piperonal] in alkaline
bases.
This alcohol excels in creating naturalness within synthetic floral bouquets,
particularly in mimosa [https://fraterworks.com/products/mimosa] and cassie
[https://fraterworks.com/products/cassie] reconstructions where its
powdery-balsamic profile adds authentic depth. Deploy it at 1-10% in fragrance
compounds to round sharp edges and add volume to flat florals. Its moderate
tenacity (30 hours on blotter) provides excellent support through the heart
phase without overwhelming delicate top notes. The material's superior stability
in soap, creams, and antiperspirants makes it invaluable for functional
perfumery where aldehydic alternatives would discolour.
Beyond its primary floral applications, Anisyl Alcohol serves as an exceptional
modifier in gourmand and oriental compositions, where its vanilla-honey facets
enhance edible qualities without adding excessive sweetness. Combine with benzyl
salicylate [https://fraterworks.com/products/benzyl-salicylate] and coumarin for
classic powder accords, or pair with methyl eugenol to create stunning lilac
soliflores. Its chemical stability and IFRA restrictions (varying from 0.21% in
fine fragrance to lower levels in leave-on products) demand careful formulation,
but the results justify the effort.
THE “ANISIC” FAMILY
Understanding the anise family quartet clarifies each material's unique role:
Anisic Aldehyde [https://fraterworks.com/products/anisaldehyde] (p-Anisaldehyde)
delivers the most intense powdery-almond character with pronounced mimosa and
baby powder associations—sharp and aldehydic. Anisyl Acetate broadens the
palette with complex fruity-floral notes, adding plum, raspberry, and narcotic
sweetness alongside its floral core. Anisyl Acetone focuses on fruity aspects,
particularly dried raspberry and cherry, making it ideal for fruit-forward
compositions. Anisyl Alcohol, as the reduced form, offers the gentlest
profile—less sharp than the aldehyde, less fruity than the acetate or acetone,
but unmatched in its creamy-powdery sophistication and stability. Each serves
distinct purposes: the aldehyde for impact, the acetate for complexity, the
acetone for fruitiness, and the alcohol for soft stability.
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Notes
Anisyl Alcohol opens with an immediate powdery sweetness that distinguishes it
as the softest member of the anise family. Where its relatives can be sharp or
intensely fruity, this alcohol whispers rather than shouts—a gentle hawthorn
blossom [https://fraterworks.com/products/hawthorn] accord with lilac's purple
sweetness [https://fraterworks.com/products/lilac-a07] woven throughout. The
material brings that coveted heliotrope character perfumers seek: almond-like
creaminess married to powdery florals, but without the stability headaches that
plague heliotropin [https://fraterworks.com/products/piperonal] in alkaline
bases.
This alcohol excels in creating naturalness within synthetic floral bouquets,
particularly in mimosa [https://fraterworks.com/products/mimosa] and cassie
[https://fraterworks.com/products/cassie] reconstructions where its
powdery-balsamic profile adds authentic depth. Deploy it at 1-10% in fragrance
compounds to round sharp edges and add volume to flat florals. Its moderate
tenacity (30 hours on blotter) provides excellent support through the heart
phase without overwhelming delicate top notes. The material's superior stability
in soap, creams, and antiperspirants makes it invaluable for functional
perfumery where aldehydic alternatives would discolour.
Beyond its primary floral applications, Anisyl Alcohol serves as an exceptional
modifier in gourmand and oriental compositions, where its vanilla-honey facets
enhance edible qualities without adding excessive sweetness. Combine with benzyl
salicylate [https://fraterworks.com/products/benzyl-salicylate] and coumarin for
classic powder accords, or pair with methyl eugenol to create stunning lilac
soliflores. Its chemical stability and IFRA restrictions (varying from 0.21% in
fine fragrance to lower levels in leave-on products) demand careful formulation,
but the results justify the effort.
THE “ANISIC” FAMILY
Understanding the anise family quartet clarifies each material's unique role:
Anisic Aldehyde [https://fraterworks.com/products/anisaldehyde] (p-Anisaldehyde)
delivers the most intense powdery-almond character with pronounced mimosa and
baby powder associations—sharp and aldehydic. Anisyl Acetate broadens the
palette with complex fruity-floral notes, adding plum, raspberry, and narcotic
sweetness alongside its floral core. Anisyl Acetone focuses on fruity aspects,
particularly dried raspberry and cherry, making it ideal for fruit-forward
compositions. Anisyl Alcohol, as the reduced form, offers the gentlest
profile—less sharp than the aldehyde, less fruity than the acetate or acetone,
but unmatched in its creamy-powdery sophistication and stability. Each serves
distinct purposes: the aldehyde for impact, the acetate for complexity, the
acetone for fruitiness, and the alcohol for soft stability.
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Usage
Perfume uses (PerfumersWorld)
Appleblossom, Lilac, Sweet-Pea Boronia Reseda Broom GardeniaJasmin +Musk-ambrette Carnation Dianthus Oeillet Hawthorn Heliotrope MimosaTuberose Floral-types, Lilac, Appleblossom, Sweet-Pea, Gardenia, Jasmin,Licorice Vanilla Aniseed Chocolate Vanilla, Chocolate, Cocoa, Licorice, VanillaPodsBlends-well-with=> +Terpineol +Anethole +Eugenyl Methyl Ether Makes A Good Lilac+Heliotropin +Vanillin Anisaldehyde, * Relative Odor Impact 80 * Odor Life on a smelling strip 30 hrs
Average use (FraterWork)
1.3% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Essential in creating floral accords, particularly mimosa, heliotrope, and
lilac notes; adds softness and volume to fragrance compositions.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
0.21% in finished product (Cat. 4)
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