Acetanisole

Acetanisole
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one
	Other names 4-Acetylanisole; para-Acetanisole; 4-Methoxyacetophenone; Linarodin; Novatone; Vananote; Castoreum anisole; 4-Methoxyphenyl methyl ketone
Identifiers
CAS Number	100-06-1 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	7196 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.560
PubChem CID	7476;
UNII	0IRH2BR587 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2044347 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-7(10)8-3-5-9(11-2)6-4-8/h3-6H,1-2H3;
	SMILES CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H10O2
Molar mass	150.177 g·mol−1
Appearance	White solid
Density	1.094 g/cm3
Melting point	38.2 °C (100.8 °F; 311.3 K)
Boiling point	254 °C (489 °F; 527 K)
Solubility in water	2470 mg/L
Hazards
Flash point	138 °C (280 °F)
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Acetanisole is an organic compound with the formula CH₃OC₆H₄C(O)CH₃. It can be viewed as derivative of acetophenone and of anisole. It has an aroma described as sweet, fruity, nutty, and similar to vanilla. In addition the odor of acetanisole is sometimes described as butter-like or caramel-like. It is used commercially in some soap fragrances. It is a component of anise oil.