| Occurrence | Found in the dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella anisum L.(Umbelliferae) (Merck
Index, 1968). |
| Uses | Pharmaceutic aid (flavor). As condiment and flavor in foods or beverages; in manufacture of liqueurs. |
| Preparation | By steam distillation of the dried fruits of the herb Pimpinella anisum L.(Umbelliferae) (Arctander, 1960). |
| Definition | Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Pimpinella anisum, Umbelliferae. |
| General Description | Colorless or pale yellow oil with an iridescent sheen. Odor of crushed fruit and a sweet aromatic taste. |
| Air & Water Reactions | Exposure of Anise oil to air causes polymerization and some oxidation. Anise oil may be sensitive to light. Insoluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile | PVC bottles softened and distorted fairly rapidly in the presence of Anise oil . |
| Fire Hazard | Anise oil is combustible. |
| Safety Profile | Moderately toxic by
ingestion. A weak sensitizer. May cause
contact dermatitis. Mutation data reported.
Combustible liquid. When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes. |
| Metabolism | See monograph on anethole. |
