4-metilanizol

SintetičkaPOPULARNO I NEOBIČNOfenolni · anisni · aromatičan
Srednje notePiramida
4/5Jačina
8hTrajnost
·Poreklo
Uzorak
4-metilanizol kao sirovina za parfeme
Srednje note
N/A — synthetic molecule (also occurs naturally in some essential oils)
Definicija

Sweet, herbaceous-anisic with a faint lavender quality. 4-Methylanisole smells like an old-fashioned herbalist's shop — dried lavender, anise seeds, and a hint of dusty wood.

BILJNI SLADAK
p-Cresyl methyl ether para-methyl anisole 1-methoxy-4-methylbenzene
Type
Sirovina
Olfactive family
Aromatični
Source
synthetic molecule
Chemical class
ether (aromatic)
Instrumenti
Piramida
GGornje note
SSrednje note
BBazne note
4/5Jačina
Visoka
jačina mirisa
Trajnost na mirisnoj traci
8sati
1 h6 h24 h3 d7 d400 h
pri 100 %
Zemlje proizvođači
N/A: sintetički molekul

Miris

Mild, sweet, herbaceous-anisic. Gentler than anethole, more herbal than anisaldehyde. A faint lavender-like quality overlays a dusty, slightly woody base. The scent is unassertive — a background modifier rather than a character note. On blotter, it fades quickly into a clean, faintly sweet residue.

Detaljno

CAS 104-93-8. Also known as para-cresyl methyl ether or methyl p-cresol. A simple aromatic ether with a sweet, herbal-anisic scent. Found naturally in various essential oils and as a metabolite in certain biological processes.

The scent is mild, sweet-herbaceous, with anisic and faintly lavender-like qualities. It is gentler and less purely anisic than anethole, with a broader herbal character that includes dusty, slightly woody undertones. At low concentrations, it functions as a mild sweetener and herbal modifier.

In perfumery, 4-methylanisole is used as a secondary modifier rather than a primary note. It adds subtle sweet-herbal depth to lavender accords, aromatic compositions, and herbaceous blends. The molecule's simplicity — a toluene ring with one methoxy group — belies its usefulness as a blending tool. It smooths harsh herbal notes and adds a quiet anisic sweetness without dominating.

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Dobijanje i hemija

Način dobijanja

Produced synthetically by methylation of para-cresol. Simple and inexpensive to manufacture. Also occurs naturally in trace amounts in various essential oils, but not isolated from natural sources commercially.

Formula
C8H10O
CAS
104-93-8
Botanički naziv
N/A — synthetic molecule (also occurs naturally in some essential oils)
Izgled
Colourless liquid with a sweet anisic-herbaceous odour
Jačina mirisa
Visok
Trajnost
8 hours at 100%
Sinonimi
p-Cresyl methyl ether para-methyl anisole 1-methoxy-4-methylbenzene
Status prema standardima IFRA
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Not subject to an IFRA Standard (51st Amendment)

Fizička svojstva
Tačka ključanja
174.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Tačka topljenja
-32.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Tačka paljenja
128.00 °F. TCC ( 53.33 °C. )
Relativna gustina
0.96700 to 0.96900 @  25.00 °C.
Indeks prelamanja
1.51200 to 1.51400 @  20.00 °C.

U parfemima

Background modifier in aromatic, herbal, and lavender compositions. 4-Methylanisole adds quiet anisic-herbal sweetness at low concentrations. It can smooth rough edges in herbal accords, supports lavender bases, and provide a subtle sweet undertone in aromatic fougères. Not a standalone note — it functions as part of larger herbal constructions. Usage is typically at trace levels.

Uloga u formuli
01modifikator
02sirovina za stapanje
Oblici na tržištu
sintetički

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