Natural Anisic Aldehyde

Natural Anisic Aldehyde is sourced from the fruits of Foeniculum Vulgare Mill. This is a safe and reliable food additive for human. This organic compound is comprised of a benzene ring that is substituted with an aldehyde as well as a methoxy group. This clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid is available with a strong and characteristic hawthorn odor. It comes in 3 different varieties from ortho, meta to para. In addition, it comes with two functional groups such as alpha, beta, and gamma. It biological activities include antifungal action against Candida. It is prepared from the oxidation of anethole along with chromic acid and methylation of p-cresol to p-cresyl methyl ether. This process is followed by the procedure of oxidation with manganese dioxide. It is soluble in ether, alcohol, acetone, chloroform and benzene, whereas insoluble in water. It should be stored in a tightly sealed container for up to 24 months (2-8C).

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