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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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Licorice also contains small amounts of volatile terpenoids such as anethole, which provides the pleasant flavor.
Sweet fennel contains significantly more anethole and less fenchone.
 
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