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Trans-Anethole Information

Trans-Anethole Uses

Anethole is a colorless, transparent or light yellow liquid at room temperature and pressure. It has poor solubility in water but is soluble in common organic solvents. ‌Anethole has a wide range of uses, mainly including the following aspects‌:

‌Food industry‌: Anethole is widely used in food flavoring and can be used as a food additive, especially in the flavors of cakes, beverages, apricots, quince, bayberry and other foods. It is also used in oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash, giving the products a unique aroma and flavor‌.

‌Medical field‌: Anethole has the effect of increasing white blood cells and is mainly used to treat leukopenia, especially increasing neutrophils. Its mechanism is to promote the maturation of bone marrow cells and their release into peripheral blood. In addition, anethole also has a variety of pharmacological effects such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant, although the specific mechanisms and application value of these effects need further study‌.

Daily chemical products‌: Anethole is used in daily chemical products such as perfumes and cosmetics as a flavor ingredient to give the products a unique aroma and flavor. It can also be used to make oral care products such as chewing gum, mints, oral liquids, etc., providing a refreshing experience. In addition, anisene has the characteristics of deodorization, sterilization and air purification, and can be used to prepare products such as air fresheners, deodorants and cleaners to improve the quality of indoor environment.

‌Agricultural field‌: Anisene has the effects of insecticide, insect repellent and inhibition of plant pathogens, and can be used for crop protection and growth regulation. It is used in pesticide preparations to control pests and diseases and improve crop yield and quality.

Trans-Anethole Properties