Anethole
(trans-Anethole)CAS number: 104-46-1
Synonyms: Anethole; 1-Methoxy-4-propenylbenzene; p-Propenylanisole; Anise camphor; p-Methoxy-b-methylstyrene
Industry claims found in: cheese, tea, apple, licorice
Industry claims used in: alcoholic beverages, chewing gum, frozen dairy desserts, cand and baked goods
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2090 mg/kg; poison by ingestion; experimental tumorigen; may cause human intolerance reaction; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes