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anisyl alcohol

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Description

Anisyl alcohol, also known as p-methoxybenzyl alcohol, is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H4CH2OH. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, floral odor. Anisyl alcohol is a naturally occurring compound found in various essential oils, including anise, star anise, and fennel. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. Anisyl alcohol can be synthesized through various methods, such as the reduction of anisaldehyde or the Grignard reaction of anisole with formaldehyde. The compound exhibits several biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. Its pharmacological effects have been investigated, showing potential applications in treating inflammatory diseases, pain, and anxiety. Anisyl alcohol is studied extensively due to its diverse applications and potential benefits in various fields, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.'

anisyl alcohol: structure given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7738
CHEMBL ID294431
CHEBI ID193647
SCHEMBL ID27329
MeSH IDM0183628

Synonyms (102)

Synonym
nsc-2151
anisyl alcohol
benzyl alcohol, p-methoxy-
p-anisol alcohol
anisic alcohol
p-methoxybenzyl alcohol
benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-
p-anisyl alcohol
4-methoxybenzyl alcohol
105-13-5
nsc2151
anise alcohol
wln: q1r do1
ccris 5111
ai3-01170
anisyl alcohol (natural)
brn 0636654
fema no. 2099
4-methoxybenzenemethanol
nsc 2151
anisalcohol, p-
einecs 203-273-6
inchi=1/c8h10o2/c1-10-8-4-2-7(6-9)3-5-8/h2-5,9h,6h2,1h
(4-methoxyphenyl)methanol
anisyl alcohol, >=98%, fcc, fg
anisyl alcohol, natural, >=98%, fg
jandajel(tm)-wang, 100-200 mesh, extent of labeling: 1.0 mmol/g loading, 2 % cross-linked
4-methoxybenzyl alcohol, 98%
AKOS000249369
CHEMBL294431
BMSE010025
M0107
CHEBI:193647
NCGC00248292-01
(4-methoxyphenyl)-methanol
cas-1331-81-3
dsstox_gsid_47486
tox21_302521
cas-105-13-5
dsstox_cid_24357
dtxsid6044357 ,
tox21_301115
NCGC00255015-01
dtxcid4024357
NCGC00256684-01
dsstox_rid_82376
methoxybenzylalcohol
anis alcohol
FT-0671160
STL146342
ec 203-273-6
4-06-00-05909 (beilstein handbook reference)
7n6xgv3u49 ,
unii-7n6xgv3u49
FT-0618922
PS-4037
AM20020146
(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methanol
anisyl alcohol [fcc]
para methoxybenzyl alcohol
anise alcohol [mi]
anise alcohol [inci]
anisyl alcohol [fhfi]
BBL027471
SCHEMBL27329
J-501422
4-methoxyphenylmethanol
[4-(methyloxy)phenyl]methanol
4-methoxy-benzyl alcohol
4-methoxy-benzylalcohol
1-methoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-benzene
4-methoxyphenylmethyl alcohol
4-methyoxybenzyl alcohol
p-methoxy-benzyl alcohol
4-methoxylbenzyl alcohol
p-methoxybenzylalcohol
para-methoxybenzyl alcohol
(4-methoxy-phenyl)-methanol
4-(hydroxymethyl)anisole
(4-methoxyphenyl)methanol #
4-anisylalcohol
STR00774
CS-W016493
mfcd00004653
F0001-0102
Z54603098
4-methoxybenzyl alcohol, analytical standard
D77792
anisalkohol
4-methoxy-benzenemethanol
fema 2099
jandajel(tm)-wang
p-anisalcohol
Q548873
BCP26725
benzenemethanol,ar-methoxy-
35693-15-3
anisyl alcohol 1000 microg/ml in acetonitrile
4-methoxy-[7-13c]-benzyl alcohol
PB47798
EN300-16200
4-methoxybenzyl-d2alcohol

Research Excerpts

Overview

Anisyl alcohol (o-m-p-) is a member of the fragrance structural group Aryl Alkyl Alcohols.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Anisyl alcohol is a member of the fragrance structural group Aryl Alkyl Alcohols and is a primary alcohol."( Fragrance material review on anisyl alcohol.
Api, AM; Jones, L; Letizia, CS; Scognamiglio, J, 2012
)
1.39
"Anisyl alcohol (o-m-p-) is a member of the fragrance structural group Aryl Alkyl Alcohols and is a primary alkyl alcohol."( Fragrance material review on anisyl alcohol (o-m-p-).
Api, AM; Jones, L; Letizia, CS; Scognamiglio, J, 2012
)
1.39
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (2 Product(s))

Product Categories

Product CategoryProducts
Beauty & Personal Care2

Products

ProductBrandCategoryCompounds Matched from IngredientsDate Retrieved
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Bath and Shower Gel Coconut Rescue -- 32 fl ozAlbaBeauty & Personal Carecitric acid, anise alcohol, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, caffeine, citric acid, glycerin, maltodextrin, vanillin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion Coconut Rescue -- 32 ozAlbaBeauty & Personal Carecitric acid, anise alcohol, benzyl alcohol, caffeine, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glycerin, maltodextrin, sodium benzoate, vanillin2024-11-29 10:47:42

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
benzyl alcoholsCompounds containing a phenylmethanol skeleton.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (4)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency21.87240.000221.22318,912.5098AID743035
nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group I, member 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency68.58960.001022.650876.6163AID1224838
progesterone receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency108.70700.000417.946075.1148AID1346784
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency34.98480.000229.305416,493.5996AID743075; AID743079
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (9)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1347082qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: LASV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347086qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Arenaviruses (LCMV): LCMV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347083qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: Viability assay - alamar blue signal for LASV Primary Screen2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID354809Antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum W21996Journal of natural products, Jul, Volume: 59, Issue:7
Antimalarial activity: the search for marine-derived natural products with selective antimalarial activity.
AID354806Cytotoxicity against human KB cells1996Journal of natural products, Jul, Volume: 59, Issue:7
Antimalarial activity: the search for marine-derived natural products with selective antimalarial activity.
AID354807Antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum D61996Journal of natural products, Jul, Volume: 59, Issue:7
Antimalarial activity: the search for marine-derived natural products with selective antimalarial activity.
AID203473Binding constant against bovine serum albumin1988Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct, Volume: 31, Issue:10
A comprehensive method for determining hydrophobicity constants by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography.
AID23978Capacity ratio (log k'w)1988Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct, Volume: 31, Issue:10
A comprehensive method for determining hydrophobicity constants by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography.
AID23714Partition coefficient (logP)1988Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct, Volume: 31, Issue:10
A comprehensive method for determining hydrophobicity constants by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (25)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (4.00)18.7374
1990's8 (32.00)18.2507
2000's6 (24.00)29.6817
2010's8 (32.00)24.3611
2020's2 (8.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 64.97

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index64.97 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.30 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.35 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index103.14 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (64.97)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews5 (19.23%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other21 (80.77%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]