l-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste similar
to anise. May be obtained by boiling α- or β-anetholglycol with
a 20% solution of sulfuric acid, or from l-(p-methoxyphenyl)-
propan-l,2-ol by treatment with diluted sulfuric acid.
화학적 성질
Pale Yellow Liquid
출처
Reported found in Chinese star anise and in Russian star anise; also reported found in sweet and common fen nel, chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) and Illicium verum and cherry
용도
A volatile compound released by flowering plants to attractant insects
주요 응용
4-Methoxyphenylacetone is used occasionally in
perfumes, but more frequent ly in flavor compositions.
In fruit and imitation Vanilla, sometimes
in Walnut or Cherry flavors, it may be used
in traces, equivalent to 0.5 to 5 ppm in the
finished product.
제조 방법
Obtained by boiling α- or β-anetholglycol with a 2% solution of sulfuric acid, or from 1-(p-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1,2-ol
by treatment with diluted sulfuric acid.
일반 설명
Asymmetric amination of 4-methoxyphenylacetone was studied.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion andother routes. A skin irritant. A flammable liquid.
