1. Product Overview & Specifications

Chemical Name: trans-Anethole (IUPAC: (E)-1-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene)

CAS No.: 4180-23-8

Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O

Molecular Weight: 148.20 g/mol

Physical Properties

Commercial Specifications Comparison

2. Key Applications

Food Industry

• Primary flavor component in licorice, anise, and fennel-based products
• Essential ingredient in alcoholic beverages (absinthe, ouzo)

Pharmaceuticals

• Intermediate in cough suppressants
• Active component in digestive aids

Fragrance Manufacturing

• Base note in perfumes (20-30% concentration)
• Key component in natural essential oil blends

3. Usage Scenarios

Flavor Enhancement

Used at 0.01-0.1% concentration in chewing gum formulations to enhance sweetness perception without sugar content.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Critical intermediate in production of Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate), requiring 99.5% purity under GMP conditions.

4. Client Case Studies

Case 1: European Flavor Manufacturer

Challenge: Required consistent 99% purity for EU food additive compliance
Solution: Customized distillation process achieving 99.3% purity
Outcome: 30% production cost reduction through optimized crystallization

Case 2: Chinese Pharma Company

Challenge: Needed USP-grade material for antiviral drug synthesis
Solution: Developed chromatography purification protocol
Outcome: Achieved 99.8% purity meeting FDA ICH guidelines

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