trans-Anethole

At a glance

Trans-Anethole is a natural fragrance compound commonly used in perfumery for its sweet, floral, and slightly spicy properties, often found in anise, fennel, and star anise oils

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
extracted from anise, fennel, and star anise plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
4180-23-8
Profile
sweet, floral, licorice-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01