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4-Anisaldehyde

4-Anisaldehyde
Names Preferred IUPAC name
4-Methoxybenzaldehyde
Other names
  • 4-Anisaldehyde
  • p-Anisaldehyde
  • para-Anisaldehyde
  • Anisic aldehyde
  • Anise aldehyde
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard100.004.185EC Number
  • 204-602-6
KEGG
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-10-8-4-2-7(6-9)3-5-8/h2-6H,1H3
    Key: ZRSNZINYAWTAHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C8H8O2/c1-10-8-4-2-7(6-9)3-5-8/h2-6H,1H3
    Key: ZRSNZINYAWTAHE-UHFFFAOYAA
  • COc1ccc(C=O)cc1
Properties C8H8O2Molar mass136.150 g·mol Density1.119 g/cm Melting point−1 °C (30 °F; 272 K) Boiling point248 °C (478 °F; 521 K) Hazards GHS labelling: WarningH302P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, P501Flash point108 °C (226 °F; 381 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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4-Anisaldehyde, or p-Anisaldehyde, is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H4CHO. The molecule consists of a benzene ring with a formyl and a methoxy group. It is a colorless liquid with a strong aroma. It provides sweet, floral and strong aniseed odor. Two isomers of 4-anisaldehyde are known, ortho-anisaldehyde and meta-anisaldehyde. They are less commonly encountered.

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