Description
Anethole (or trans-anethole) is an aromatic compound that accounts for the distinctive “licorice” flavor of anise, fennel, and star anise.
It may also be referred to as p-propenylanisole, anise camphor, isoestragole, or oil of aniseed. The chemical structure is shown at right. Chemically, it is an aromatic, unsaturated ether. Anethole appears as white crystals at room temperature. Its melting point is 21 °C. Anethole is distinctly sweet as well as having its flavoring properties and is measured to be 13 times sweeter than sugar. It is perceived as being pleasant to the taste even at higher concentrations.


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