Estragole is a naturally occurring phenylpropene, similar to anethole, with a sweet, spicy, anise-like scent. It is found in various essential oils, including basil, tarragon, and anise.
Used in perfumery to add sweet, spicy notes reminiscent of anise and fennel. It is particularly valued in oriental or spicy fragrance compositions.
IUPAC Name: 1-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzeneCAS Number: 140-67-0
Molecular Formula: C10H12O
Molecular Weight: 148.20 g/mol
Boiling Point: 216 °C (421 °F at 764 mmHg)
Class: Ether
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Estragole 2: 4-Allylanisole 3: 1-Allyl-4-methoxybenzene 4: p-Allylanisole 5: Methyl chavicol 6: Esdragole 7: Esdragol 8: Estragol 9: Tarragon
Chemist Says
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)
Scent: Anise
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Sweet, Anise, Herbaceous
2: Sweet, Anise, Spicy
3: Odor reminiscent of anise with a corresponding sweet taste (differing from anethole)
4: Licorice-like, anise, with a sweet and fruity undertone
Irritant
Health Hazard