Volume Molecules · A
Anethole
A sweet anise and liquorice note with a clean, slightly licorice-metallic edge. It anchors anise and fennel accordions and reads well in both oral care and spiced home fragrance.
CAS number
4180-23-8
Olfactory family
Star anise
Minimum order
25 kg
Lead time
7-14 days
Short answer
Anethole (CAS 4180-23-8) is a biosynthetic aroma molecule in the Star anise family, produced by biological synthesis rather than extracted from a botanical. Large tonnage across food, home care and oral care. Extraction and fermentation routes are both mature in China, and it is a high-frequency raw material in formulation work. Minimum order 25 kg, lead time 7-14 days. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, a safety data sheet and an IFRA conformity statement.
About Anethole
A sweet anise and liquorice note with a clean, slightly licorice-metallic edge. It anchors anise and fennel accordions and reads well in both oral care and spiced home fragrance.
Why it is on our list. Large tonnage across food, home care and oral care. Extraction and fermentation routes are both mature in China, and it is a high-frequency raw material in formulation work.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 4180-23-8 |
| Chinese name | 茴香脑 |
| Material type | Biosynthetic aroma molecule (fermentation / biocatalysis) |
| Production route | Biological synthesis - not extracted from a botanical |
| Olfactory family | Star anise |
| Chinese olfactory family | 八角茴香 |
| Perfume note position | Top-middle note |
| Purity | >= 98.0% |
| Physical form | Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils; slightly soluble in water |
| Applications | Food & beverage, Home care, Oral care |
| IFRA status | No category restriction |
| EU 1223/2009 allergen status | Not an Annex III named allergen |
| REACH | Registration dossier available on request |
| Food application | Approved food flavouring substance; the natural reference for anise and liquorice flavour. |
| Shelf life | 24-36 months unopened, 12 months after opening |
| Storage | Store upright in the original sealed container, away from light, heat and air. Recommended 15-25 C. |
| Minimum order quantity | 25 kg |
| Lead time | 7-14 days |
Typical applications
- ✓Food & beverage
- ✓Home care
- ✓Oral care
Regulatory & compliance
IFRA
No category restriction under the IFRA standard in force at the date of purchase. The lot-specific conformity statement is supplied with every order.
EU 1223/2009 Annex III
Not a named Annex III fragrance allergen in its own right. Any allergen declaration for your finished product still has to account for every material you use, including the natural constituents of any botanical extracts in the blend.
REACH and export documents
REACH registration dossier available on request for EU shipments, together with the safety data sheet and the batch certificate of analysis.
Food application
Approved food flavouring substance; the natural reference for anise and liquorice flavour.
Batch-specific values such as assay, density, refractive index, optical rotation and the full GC/MS chromatogram are issued with the certificate of analysis for the lot you receive. The values on this page are the standard profile for this material. The CAS number shown is the common main-component CAS; commercial material can be an isomer mixture, so the supplier COA is the reference.
Pricing
On request
Minimum order 25 kg · lead time 7-14 days · quote in 3-5 business days
Questions about this material
What is the minimum order quantity for Anethole?
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25 kg. Smaller volumes are available as samples, typically 5-10 ml, so you can evaluate the material in your own formula before ordering a full drum.
Is Anethole an essential oil?
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No. Anethole is a biosynthetic aroma molecule produced by biological synthesis, and we describe it as a biosynthetic aroma raw material rather than a natural essential oil. The distinction matters for your labelling and for your customers: natural and biosynthetic materials are not interchangeable claims, even when the odour profile is.
What documentation comes with the order?
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The batch certificate of analysis, the safety data sheet, the IFRA conformity statement naming the standard and category that applies to your product, the REACH dossier where relevant, and lot traceability back to the production batch.
How long does it take to deliver?
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Lead time is currently 7-14 days for standard orders. We confirm the delivery date in the quotation, and we flag any capacity constraint before you place the order rather than after.
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