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InventoryRef 3901802/03/2011

ALLYLANISOLE

1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene; 4-Allyl-1-methoxybenzene; estragole; isoanethole; methyl chavicol

ALLYLANISOLE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 140-67-0

CAS 140-67-0PubChem CID 8815

Estragole

Estragole is a colorless liquid with odor of anise. Insoluble in water. Isolated from rind of persea gratissima grath. and from oil of estragon. Found in oils of Russian anise, basil, fennel turpentine, tarragon oil, anise bark oil. (NTP, 1992) — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name: 1-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzene

Molecular formula: C10H12O
Molecular weight: 148.20 g/mol
Exact mass: 148.088815002 Da
XLogP3: 3.4
Topological polar surface area: 9.2 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

4-Allylanisole1-Allyl-4-methoxybenzenep-AllylanisoleMethyl chavicolEsdragolChavicol methyl etherEsdragoleIsoanethole

16 more reported names

EsdragonEstragolAnisole, p-allyl-Methylchavicol4-Methoxyallylbenzenep-MethoxyallylbenzeneTerragon4-AllylmethoxybenzeneChavicyl methyl ether4-Allyl-1-methoxybenzene1-METHOXY-4-(2-PROPENYL)BENZENEBenzene, 1-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-p-AllylmethoxybenzeneChavicol, O-methyl-3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)propeneFEMA No. 2411

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:4867
ChEMBL:CHEMBL470671
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID0020575
PubMed:32853702
PubMed:31029721
PubMed:29191726
PubMed:29054680
PubMed:27474066
PubMed:23087152
PubMed:23074915
PubMed:22899959
PubMed:22848853
PubMed:22844077
PubMed:22797778
PubMed:22701361

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ALLYLANISOLE

INCI name

ALLYLANISOLE

Description

1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene; 4-Allyl-1-methoxybenzene; estragole; isoanethole; methyl chavicol

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 39018
Imported identity: ALLYLANISOLE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ALLYLANISOLE

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Key data

CAS

140-67-0

205-427-8

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

ALLYL PHENOXYACETATEPERFUMING

ALLYL PHENYLACETATEPERFUMING

ALLYL PROPIONATEPERFUMING

ALLYL TRIMETHYLHEXANOATEPERFUMING

ALLYLDIMETHOXYPHENETOLEPERFUMING

ALOE SPECIES RESINPERFUMING

ALPHA, GAMMA,GAMMA-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLPROPYL ACETATEPERFUMING

ALPHA,3,3-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLMETHYL ACETATEPERFUMING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ALLYLANISOLE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ALLYLANISOLE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ALLYLANISOLE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ALLYLANISOLE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ALLYLANISOLE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for ALLYLANISOLE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ALLYLANISOLE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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