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Creation Date2016-05-19 02:03:24 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:09:33 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM005535
Identification
Common NameESTRAGOLE
ClassSmall Molecule
Description1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene is found in allspice. 1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene is a constituent of many essential oils. 1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene is found in apple, bilberry and orange fruits and juices. 1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene is a flavouring agent.
Contaminant Sources
  • EAFUS Chemicals
  • FooDB Chemicals
  • HMDB Contaminants - Feces
  • HPV EPA Chemicals
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
MethylchavicolKegg
4-AllylanisoleMeSH
Methyl chavicolMeSH
p-AllylanisoleMeSH
1-Allyl-4-methoxybenzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)-benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzeneHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene, 9ciHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzeneHMDB
3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)propeneHMDB
4-Allyl-1-methoxybenzeneHMDB
4-AllylmethoxybenzeneHMDB
4-MethoxyallylbenzeneHMDB
Benzene, 1-methoxy, 4-prop-2-enylHMDB
BENZENE,1-allyl,4-methoxy methylchavicolHMDB
Chavicol methyl etherHMDB
Chavicyl methyl etherHMDB
EsdragolHMDB
EsdragoleHMDB
EsdragonHMDB
EstragolHMDB
Estragol (methylchavicol)HMDB
EstragoleHMDB
Ether, P-allylphenyl methylHMDB
FEMA 2411HMDB
IsoanetholeHMDB
IsoanthetholeHMDB
Methyl chavicoleHMDB
Methyl chavicole (estragole)HMDB
Methyl-chavicolHMDB
O-Methyl-chavicolHMDB
P-Allyl-anisoleHMDB
P-AllylmethoxybenzeneHMDB
p-Allylphenyl methyl etherHMDB
p-MethoxyallylbenzeneHMDB
Para-allylanisole (estragole)HMDB
TarragonHMDB
TerragonHMDB
1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzeneKEGG
3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propenePhytoBank
3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propenePhytoBank
3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propenePhytoBank
EsteragolPhytoBank
EstragenolePhytoBank
O-MethylchavicolPhytoBank
Chemical FormulaC10H12O
Average Molecular Mass148.202 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass148.089 g/mol
CAS Registry Number140-67-0
IUPAC Name1-methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)benzene
Traditional Nametarragon
SMILESCOC1=CC=C(CC=C)C=C1
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C10H12O/c1-3-4-9-5-7-10(11-2)8-6-9/h3,5-8H,1,4H2,2H3
InChI KeyZFMSMUAANRJZFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as anisoles. These are organic compounds containing a methoxybenzene or a derivative thereof.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassPhenol ethers
Sub ClassAnisoles
Direct ParentAnisoles
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Phenoxy compound
  • Methoxybenzene
  • Anisole
  • Alkyl aryl ether
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Ether
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.075 g/LALOGPS
logP3.23ALOGPS
logP2.91ChemAxon
logS-3.3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-4.8ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area9.23 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity46.81 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability16.95 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0002-6900000000-8e0b04a96054353ba4d2Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0002-5900000000-926e28a4944e333f20a8Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0002-3900000000-fcf899888322560675f8Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0002-6900000000-8e0b04a96054353ba4d2Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0002-5900000000-926e28a4944e333f20a8Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0002-3900000000-fcf899888322560675f8Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-05cs-3900000000-15f67266c369bb73d449Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , negativesplash10-03di-9300000000-ed4cfbbd9e08d2cee0adSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , positivesplash10-0002-0900000000-3765ce70f44412b9c202Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , positivesplash10-014i-0900000000-e86d0a9f461d702ad87dSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0002-0900000000-6115b055d0ac87df694eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0002-2900000000-8be4c2f5dd1b59c563a8Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0uyl-9800000000-da4984de313826c7d325Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-590e344336c3b35d9738Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-85e1e245e010ba27ce2aSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-001i-3900000000-c9c3734a65e1844d7276Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00dj-1900000000-3370bab5911072db0adfSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00dm-5900000000-2c944ec1b9ce38d95a4eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-004i-9100000000-23d4baf27aa3941828a2Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-c2f74e33d816bec66aa0Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0002-0900000000-7512c83d9a8de7a2b2bbSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0a59-2900000000-fe719bda7b98ff0571f7Spectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0002-6900000000-67d45b594760b36935dfSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0034121
FooDB IDFDB012392
Phenol Explorer ID649
KNApSAcK IDC00002740
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
Chemspider ID13850247
ChEBI IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID8815
Kegg Compound IDC10452
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
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