Anethole | 104-46-1

Description :

Overview of Anethole

Anethole is a naturally sweet, aromatic compound known for its licorice-like smell. It is the main flavor compound found in fennel, anise, and star anise.

The Anethole chemical formula is C10H12O, and it has a simple aromatic structure often used in flavors, fragrances, and medicinal preparations.

It appears as a clear liquid and is widely used in food, personal care, and aromatherapy.

Applications of Anethole

1. Flavor Industry

• Used to create sweet, licorice-like flavors in candies, gum, beverages, and herbal products.
• Naturally found in fennel, it plays an important role in traditional spice blends.
• Often blended with sweet enhancers such as Ethyl Maltol for richer flavor profiles.
  
  

2. Fragrance & Aromatherapy

• Used in perfumes for its sweet, spicy, and herbal aroma.
• Helps create warm, comforting fragrance notes.
• Blends smoothly with floral ingredients like Geraniol and soft woody notes such as Iso E Super.
• Also used in Anethole oil for aromatherapy blends.
  
  

3. Personal Care & Cosmetic Use

• Added to soaps, toothpaste, mouthwash, and creams for a fresh, sweet-herbal scent.
• Works well in herbal cosmetic formulations because of its pleasant aroma.
  
  

4. Pharmaceutical & Herbal Applications

• Used in traditional medicine systems for its soothing and digestive-supporting properties.
• Commonly present in cough syrups, lozenges, and herbal remedies that use anise or fennel extracts.
  
  
  

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Use in recommended amounts approved for food and cosmetic products.
• Avoid eye contact. Avoid direct contact.
• Not recommended for use in high concentrations on sensitive skin.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
  
  

Where to Buy Anethole

Anethole Manufacturer in India

Produced by companies offering aroma chemicals, spice extracts, and flavor additives.

Anethole Distributor & Supplier

ChemicalBull Pvt. Ltd. supplies Anethole for flavors, fragrances, herbal formulations, and personal care products.

Anethole MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What foods contain Anethole?
   

   Foods like fennel, anise, star anise, licorice candy, and some herbal teas contain Anethole.
   
   

2.  What does Anethole smell like?
   

   It has a sweet, licorice-like, spicy-herbal aroma.
   
   

3. What is the source of Anethole?
   

   It is mainly obtained from fennel seeds, anise seeds, and star anise.
   
   

4. Is Anethole good for you?
   

   In small amounts, it is used traditionally for digestion and soothing herbal remedies, but should be used responsibly.
   
   

5. What is the meaning of Anethole?
   

   It is an aromatic compound that gives certain spices their sweet, licorice-like smell and flavor.