4-Anisaldehyde (p-anisaldehyde, anisic aldehyde, or anise aldehyde) is an organic compound that is commonly encountered in fragrances, both synthetic and natural. The compound consists of a benzene ring with an aldehyde and a methoxy group. It is a clear liquid with a strong aroma. Two related isomers, ortho-anisaldehyde and meta-anisaldehyde, are also known but less commonly encountered. It provides sweet, floral and strong aniseed odor.

Function:
1.Being structurally related to vanillin, anisaldehyde is a widely used in the fragrance and flavor industry.
2.A solution of para-anisaldehyde in acid and ethanol is a useful stain in thin layer chromatography. Different chemical compounds on the plate can give different colors, allowing easy distinction.
3.It is the main spice for blending hawthorn flower.
4.Can also be used in lilac, orchid, sunflower, acacia, shy flower, hedgehog, magnolia, fragrant orchid, sweet bean flower and other floral types and new yarrow, fragrant, aldehyde and other non-flower flavor.
5.It can also be used in heavy woody fragrances such as sandalwood. Also used in soap flavors.
Use its sweetness in foods and reconcile the aroma.

Application Area:
1.Used in daily fragrances and food flavors.
2.As an excellent brightener for cyanide-free galvanizing DE additives, it can increase the anodic polarization over a wide current range and obtain a bright coating, which creates favorable conditions for environmental protection.
3.The pharmaceutical industry is used in the manufacture of the antimicrobial drug, hydroxyaminobenzyl penicillin, etc., and is an intermediate of antihistamine drugs.