para-anisic acid
4-methoxybenzoic acid
Identification
| Name | para-anisic acid |
| IUPAC | 4-methoxybenzoic acid |
| CAS Number | 100-09-4 |
| EINECS | 202-818-5 |
| FDA UNII | 4SB6Y7DMM3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.14936000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002542 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.229H |
| Beilstein | 0508910 |
| CoE Number | 10077 |
| XlogP3 | 2.00 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 883 4-methoxybenzoic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.071 p-anisic acid |
| FEMA Number | 3945 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 100-09-4 ; 4-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystals (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 183.00 to 186.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 275.00 to 280.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 365.00 °F. TCC ( 185.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.960 |
| Shelf Life | 36.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water, hot |
| Similar Items | note |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | fragrance |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 400 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for para-anisic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 1.70 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.10 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | 2.50000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.00000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 2.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 3.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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