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SODIUM ANISATE

Sodium anisate

SODIUM ANISATE 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 536-45-8
CAS 536-45-8PubChem CID 23663627

Sodium anisate

IUPAC name
sodium 4-methoxybenzoate
Molecular formula
C8H7NaO3
Molecular weight
174.13 g/mol
Exact mass
174.02928836 Da
Topological polar surface area
49.4 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

sodium p-anisatesodium p-methoxybenzoateUNII-F9WFJ28MV9F9WFJ28MV9Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, sodium saltEINECS 208-634-1RefChem:183779SODIUM ANISATE [INCI]
10 more reported names
208-634-1sodium;4-methoxybenzoate4-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium saltNatriumanisatSodium 4-anisatesodium4-methoxybenzoate4-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID SODIUMEBC-06281EN300-7835044BENZOIC ACID, 4-METHOXY-, SODIUM SALT (1:1)
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External database identifiers

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 SODIUM ANISATE

INCI name

SODIUM ANISATE

Description

Sodium anisate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
82817
Imported identity
SODIUM ANISATE
Source update
19/10/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
536-45-8
EC
208-634-1
Restriction
—
Function
ANTIMICROBIAL
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
FLAVOURING
Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
pH ADJUSTERS
Controlling the pH of cosmetic products.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#26267 · SODIUM ANISATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

NICKEL CHLORIDEpH ADJUSTERS
PROPIONIC ACIDANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
S-DNA APTAMER-2ANTIOXIDANT; REDUCING; SKIN PROTECTING; UV FILTER; pH ADJUSTERS
SODIUM 3-MERCAPTOPROPANE SULFONATEDENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, pH ADJUSTERS, SURFACE MODIFIER
TRIFLUOROACETIC ACIDpH ADJUSTERS

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How SODIUM ANISATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM ANISATE 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.

SODIUM ANISATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions 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.

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SODIUM ANISATE 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, SODIUM ANISATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 536-45-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for SODIUM ANISATE

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

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