Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
4-Anisaldehyde (also: p-anisaldehyde anisic aldehyde) is an organic compound that is commonly encountered in the fragrances both synthetic and natural. The compound consists of a benzene ring substituted 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.