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Estragole
| Estragole |
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| IUPAC name |
1-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene |
| Identifiers |
| CAS number |
140-67-0 |
| SMILES |
C=CCC1=CC=C(OC)C=C1 |
| Properties |
| Molecular formula |
C10H12O |
| Molar mass |
148.20 g/mol |
| Density |
0.946 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point |
216 °C; 95-96 °C at 12 mmHg
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references |
Estragole, or p-allylanisole or methyl chavicol, is a natural organic compound. Its chemical structure consists of a benzene ring substituted with a methoxy group and a propenyl group. Estragole is a double-bond isomer of anethole. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It is the primary constituent of tarragon oil making up 60–75% of the oil. It is also found in basil (23–88%), pine oil, turpentine and Syzygium anisatum.
Estragole is used in perfumes and as a food additive for flavor.
Risks
Estragole is suspected to be carcinogenic and genotoxic, as is indicated by a report of the European Union. A reduction in consumption is thus indicated. Special care is also to be taken with infant nourishment, since many teas or tea-like beverages contain estragole.
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