Aromavault

Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

104-46-1

CAS (all sources)

104-46-1

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

104-46-1

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

ANETHOLE

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

(E)-1-methoxy-4-(prop-1-en-1-yl)benzene

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)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

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Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Heart Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Aromatic

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Anethole has an intensely sweet, warm anise-licorice aroma with soft herbaceous nuances, balsamic undertones, and a distinctive root beer-like mellowness.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts 22 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Clear liquid

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Anethole greets you with unmistakable licorice warmth—sweet, herbaceous, and deeply comforting. Unlike harsh synthetic alternatives, this natural isolate from star anise delivers a mellow, almost root beer-like quality. The balsamic undertone adds richness, while subtle woody facets provide grounding depth that lingers beautifully. Use anethole to build authentic licorice and anise accords in oriental compositions. It adds unexpected warmth to mimosa and certain white florals. The famous ouzo effect—where anise spirits turn cloudy when diluted with water—occurs because anethole dissolves in alcohol but not water. Blend with fennel, basil, tarragon, and warm spices for complex herbaceous effects. aromachem Best Seller

Notes

Anethole greets you with unmistakable licorice warmth—sweet, herbaceous, and deeply comforting. Unlike harsh synthetic alternatives, this natural isolate from star anise delivers a mellow, almost root beer-like quality. The balsamic undertone adds richness, while subtle woody facets provide grounding depth that lingers beautifully. Use anethole to build authentic licorice and anise accords in oriental compositions. It adds unexpected warmth to mimosa and certain white florals. The famous ouzo effect—where anise spirits turn cloudy when diluted with water—occurs because anethole dissolves in alcohol but not water. Blend with fennel, basil, tarragon, and warm spices for complex herbaceous effects. aromachem Best Seller

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

0.059% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Essential in fougère structures, anisic florals, gourmand accords, oral care products, and barbershop classics.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

7% in finished product (Cat. 4)

Links

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/anethole-ex-star-anise

Anethole ex Star Anise

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