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Anethole (or
trans-anethole) is an
aromatic compound that accounts for the distinctive "
licorice" flavor of
anise,
fennel,
star anise, and
anise myrtle. It may also be referred to as p-propenylanisole, anise camphor, isoestragole, or oil of aniseed. It is unrelated to
glycyrrhizic acid, the compound which makes licorice taste sweet. The full chemical name is
trans-1-methoxy-4-(prop-1-enyl)benzene. The
chemical structure is shown at right. Chemically, an aromatic,
unsaturated ether.
Anethole appears as white
crystals at room
temperature. Its
melting point is 21 °C, and its
boiling point is 234 °C. It has a
chemical formula of C
10H
12O, and is closely related to
estragole, an aromatic compound found in
tarragon and
basil.
Anethole is distinctly
sweet as well as having its flavoring properties and is measured to be 13 times sweeter than
sugar. It is perceived as being pleasant to the taste even at higher concentrations.
It is slightly
toxic and may act as an irritant in large quantities. It can stimulate hepatic regeneration in rats, and can also produce spasmolytic activity in high doses. It is a chemical precursor for
paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), which has been sold as
ecstasy resulting in several
deaths.
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