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anethole

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anethole [′an·ə‚thȯl]
(organic chemistry)
C10H12O White crystals that melt at 22.5°C; very slightly soluble in water; affected by light; odor resembles oil of anise; used in perfumes and flavors, and as a sensitizer in color-bleaching processes in color photography.


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The anethole and fenchone components have a secretolytic effect on the respiratory tract, probably a result of fennel''s local irritant effects on the respiratory tract.
verum, for example, contains a significant amount of anethole, and safrole is either absent or is found in only trace amounts in this species.
 
 
 
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