ChemAbout
© 2026 ChemAbout
Insights|Privacy Policy|Terms of Service|[email protected]
Home/Compounds/Flavor & Fragrance/4-acetylanisole
C9H10O2
150.17 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning

4'-Methoxyacetophenone

CAS100-06-1EC202-815-9
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
flavoring and fragrance agent

4'-Methoxyacetophenone, also known as acetanisole, is an organic compound with a sweet, fruity, nutty aroma similar to vanilla. It is primarily used as a flavoring and fragrance agent.

flavoring agentfragrance agent

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

Sourcing or supplying this compound?

List your inventory or post a purchase request

CAS 100-06-1

List This Product
Sign in to publish supply information
Request This Product
Submit a request without registering

Related Compounds

ApplicationSame Use

Carvacrol

CAS499-75-2

flavoring and fragrance agent

ApplicationSame Use

Isoamyl acetate

CAS123-92-2

flavoring and fragrance agent

ApplicationSame Use

Vanillyl alcohol

CAS498-00-0

flavoring and fragrance agent

ApplicationSame Use

(+)-limonene

CAS5989-27-5

flavoring and fragrance agent

ReferenceSame Category

P-anisic acid

CAS100-09-4

flavoring agent or adjuvant

ReferenceSame Category

Benzyl alcohol

CAS100-51-6

fragrance component and preservative

ReferenceSame Category

Benzaldehyde

CAS100-52-7

flavoring agent and perfume additive

ReferenceSame Category

Benzyl mercaptan

CAS100-53-8

synthetic flavoring substance and odorant

Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone

InChIKey

NTPLXRHDUXRPNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC

Synonyms (34)
  • 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanone
  • 1-acetyl-4-methoxybenzene
  • 4'-Methoxyacetophenone
  • 4-Acetoanisole
  • 4-Acetylanisole
  • 4-Methoxyacetofenon
  • 4-Methoxyacetofenon [Czech]
  • 4-Methoxyphenyl methyl ketone
  • Acetanisole
  • Acetophenone, 4'-methoxy-
  • Acetophenone, p-methoxy-
  • Anisyl, p-, methyl ketone
  • Epenone
  • FEMA 2005
  • Linarodin
  • Methyl 4-methoxyphenyl ketone
  • Methyl p-methoxyphenyl ketone
  • Novatone
  • P-ACETYLANISOLE
  • Vananote
  • acetylanisole
  • p-Methoxyacetophenone
  • p-Methoxyphenyl methyl ketone
  • p-Metoxyacetophenone
  • p-methoxyactophenone
  • para-Methoxyacetophenone