Anisyl alcohol

Anisyl alcohol (4-methoxybenzyl alcohol) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃OC₆H₄CH₂OH.^[1] It is a colorless liquid that is used as a fragrance and flavorant. It occurs naturally but is produced by reduction of the aldehyde or carboxylic acid.^[2] It reacts with hydrogen bromide to give 4-methoxylbenzyl bromide.^[3]

Anisyl alcohol

Names
Preferred IUPAC name (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol
Other names 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol; Anise alcohol
Identifiers
CAS Number	105-13-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	21105859
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.976
PubChem CID	7738
UNII	7N6XGV3U49 Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6044357
InChI InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-10-8-4-2-7(6-9)3-5-8/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3
SMILES COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CO
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H10O2
Molar mass	138.166 g·mol−1
Density	1.113 g/cm3
Melting point	22–25 °C (72–77 °F; 295–298 K)
Boiling point	259 °C (498 °F; 532 K)
Solubility in water	low
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Irritant
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

See also

• Vanillyl alcohol