trans-Anethole
analytical standard, for terpene analysis

Description
Biochem/physiol Actions Naturally occurring phenylpropene derivative that is estrogenic at lower concentrations and cytotoxic at higher concentrations to cancer cell lines. The cytotoxicity is related to the metabolism of trans-anethole to 4-hydroxy-1-propenylbenzene.



Properties
grade analytical standard, for terpene analysis
assay ≥99.5% (GC)
shelf life (limited shelf life, expiry date on the label)
contains ~0.05% 4-tert-butylcatechol as stabilizer
refractive index n20/D 1.561(lit.)
n20/D 1.561
bp 234-237 °C(lit.)
mp 20-21 °C(lit.)
density 0.988 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
storage temp. 2-8°C



Safety
Symbol GHS07
Signal word Warning
Hazard statements H317
Precautionary statements P280
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Statements 43
Safety Statements 36/37
WGK Germany 2
RTECS BZ9275000
Flash Point(F) 195.8 °F
Flash Point(C) 91 °C