Para-Anisaldehyde
CAS Number: 123-11-5
Para-Anisaldehyde (CAS 123-11-5), also known as anisic aldehyde or 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, is a fragrant aromatic aldehyde with a sweet, floral anise-hawthorn aroma with powdery nuances. It is a versatile fragrance chemical used in fine perfumery, cosmetics, and food flavoring, known for its diffusive and long-lasting fragrance character.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥98.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.570–1.574 |
Applications
- Fine perfumery for anise, hawthorn, and powdery floral accords
- Personal care and cosmetic product fragrancing
- Food flavoring in anise, licorice, and floral flavor profiles
- Intermediate for synthesis of anethole and other anise-related compounds
- Soap and detergent fragrancing for diffusive floral character
Key Features
- Sweet, diffusive anise-floral aroma with excellent radiance in fragrance blends
- Good stability in perfume bases and cosmetic formulations
- IFRA compliant and FEMA GRAS listed for food and fragrance use
- Readily available at competitive prices from Chinese chemical manufacturers