Anisyl alcohol (4-methoxybenzyl alcohol) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3OC6H4CH2OH. It is a colorless liquid that is used as a fragrance and flavorant. It occurs naturally but is produced by reduction of anisaldehyde.

CAS：105-13-5
中文别名：对甲氧基苄醇;4-甲氧基苯甲醇;
英文别名：2-Amino-4-methoxybenzothiazole;4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol;4-METHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL FOR SYNTHESIS;4-hydroxymethyl-1-methoxybenzene;Anise alcohol;4-ANISYL ALCOHOL;4,6-DIHYDROXY-2-METHYLPYRIMIDINE;4-METHOXY BENZYL ALCOHOL;4-ANISE ALCOHOL;methoxyphenol;4-METHOXY-BENZOTHIAZOL-2-YLAMINE;p-Anisalcohol;4-ANISIC ALCOHOL;Anysyl alcohol;4-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine;4-MeO-C6H4CH2OH;ANISALKOHOL;4-METHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL/P-ANISYL ALCOHOL/4-METHOXYPHENYLMETHANOL;(4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol;4-METHOXYBENZYLALCOHOL;ANISE ALCOHOL;4-methoxy-benzylalcohol;para-methoxybenzyl alcohol;p-anisolalcohol;FEMA 2099;4-methoxybenzothiazole-2-ylamine;Anise Alcohol;P-methoxybenzyl alcohol;p-Anisyl alcohol;ANIS ALCOHOL;ANISIC ALCOHOL;ANISYL ALCOHOL;Benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-;(4-METHOXY-PHENYL)-METHANOL;4-Methoxyphenol;
分子式：C8H10O2
分子量：138.164
精确质量：138.068
Psa：29.46
Logp：1.1875

EINECS号：203-273-6
MDL号：MFCD00004653
BRN号：636654
PubChem号：24883578
RTECS号：DO8925000

外观与性状：无色液体像植物的气味
密度：1.113g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
沸点：259°C(lit.)
熔点：22-25°C(lit.)
闪点：230°F
折射率：n20/D 1.544(lit.)
水溶解性：insoluble
稳定性：Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
储存条件：Store at RT.
蒸汽压：0.00679mmHg at 25°C

RTECS号：DO8925000
安全说明：S26-S36
危险类别码：R22
WGK Germany：1
海关编码：29094990
危险品标志：Xn

生产方法
由大茴香醛还原制得。将大茴香和甲醛、氢氧化钠在乙醇中发生康尼查罗（Cannizzaro）反应，生成对甲氧基苯甲醇。蒸馏回收乙醇后，反应所得油层用苯萃取，加乙酸酸化，再用碳酸氢钠中和至弱碱性，水洗至中性后，蒸馏回收苯，剩余物进行减压蒸馏，得对甲氧基苯甲醇。 用于制备药物和香料。莫索尼定中间体、主要供配制香草、巧克力、可可、杏仁、桃子等香精。
用途
用于制备药物和香料。莫索尼定中间体、主要供配制香草、巧克力、可可、杏仁、桃子等香精。