1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene

CAS: 140-67-0

Ref. 3D-FM158793

Product Information

• Name: 1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene
• Synonyms: Methyl chavicol4-AllylanisolEstragole, 1-Allyl-4-methoxybenzene, 1-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)benzene, 1-Methoxy-4-Prop-2-En-1-Ylbenzene, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propene, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propene, 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propene, 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)propene, 4-Alilanisol, 4-Allyl-1-methoxybenzene, 4-Allylanisol, 4-Allylmethoxybenzene, 4-Methoxyallylbenzene, Ai3-16052, Allylphenyl methyl ether, p-, Anisole, p-allyl-, Austl 21320, Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)-, Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-, Brn 1099454, Ccris 1317, Chavicol methyl ether, Chavicol, O-methyl-, Chavicol, methyl-, Chavicyl methyl ether, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 062150, Einecs 205-427-8, Esdragol, Esdragole, Esdragon, Esteragol, Estragenole, Estragol, Estragole, Estragole (natural), Ether, p-allylphenyl methyl, FEMA No. 2411, FEMA Number 2411, Hsdb 5412, Isoanethole, Methyl chavicol, Nci-C60946, Nsc 404113, O-Methylchavicol, Tarragon, Terragon, Unii-9Niw07V3Et, p-Allylanisole, p-Allylmethoxybenzene, p-Allylphenyl methyl ether, p-Methoxyallylbenzene, 4-Allylanisole, 4-06-00-03817 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

Description

1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene is a natural compound that has been found to have insecticidal properties. It is used in the synthesis of eugenol and estragole, which are important components in the flavor industry. The optimum concentration of 1-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene for killing insects is around 0.1%. In toxicity studies, it has been shown to be carcinogenic in rats and mice. However, this chemical's effect on humans is not well understood at this time.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 148.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid