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Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C10H12O
formula, see observation
CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3
formula, see observation
CH3O-C6H4-CH=CH-CH3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of white, alcohol-soluble crystals that melts at 22.5°C, is slightly soluble in water, has a pervasive anise odor, occurs naturally in star anise and fennel and is used as a flavoring agent for liquors, candy, ice creams and aperitifs, as a sensitizer in colour-bleaching processes in photography and is used in the manufacture of perfumes.

OBS

1-methoxy-4-(prop-1-en-1-yl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formulas: C10H12O or CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3 or CH3O-C6H4-CH=CH-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H12O
formula, see observation
CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3
formula, see observation
CH3O-C6H4-CH=CH-CH3
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux blancs fondant à 22.5 °C, solubles dans l'alcool, peu solubles dans l'eau, à odeur pénétrante d'anis, que l'on rencontre à l'état naturel dans l'anis étoilé et le fenouil et que l'on utilise comme aromatisant pour les liqueurs, les confiseries, les apéritifs et les crèmes glacées.

OBS

1-méthoxy-4-(prop-1-én-1-yl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formules chimiques : C10H12O ou CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3 ou CH3O-C6H4-CH=CH-CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H12O
formula, see observation
CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3
formula, see observation
CH3O-C6H4-CH=CH-CH3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmulas químicas : C10H12O o CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3 o CH3O-C6H4-CH=CH-CH[v3]

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