
Anethole
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Anethole is a naturally occurring aromatic compound classified as a phenylpropene, part of the phenylpropanoid family. It is the primary flavor compound in anise, fennel, and star anise, responsible for their characteristic sweet, licorice-like aroma. Chemically, anethole is an ether-substituted alkene with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₂O. Chemical...