Methyl Chavicol / Estragole / Estragon Aroma Chemical | Anise, Herbal & Sweet Spicy Note

Product Name

Methyl Chavicol / Estragole / Estragon

CAS No.: 140-67-0

🟠 Difficulty: Intermediate
⏳ Lasting: High
🌿 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Methyl Chavicol, commonly known as Estragole, is a distinctive aromatic fragrance material with a sweet, anise-like character. Its profile combines anise, herbal, spicy, slightly woody and sweet facets, giving compositions a fresh yet warm aromatic quality.

It occurs naturally in several plants and essential oils, including tarragon, basil and anise-like botanical materials. In perfumery, it can be used to create distinctive herbal and aromatic effects and to add complexity to spicy and green compositions.

Methyl Chavicol is particularly useful in anise, herbal, aromatic, spicy, green and oriental fragrance accords. Its strong character means it is generally used carefully to avoid overpowering more delicate notes.

Odor Profile

• Anise-like

• Sweet

• Herbal

• Spicy

• Green

• Aromatic

• Slightly woody

• Fresh

• Warm

• Licorice-like

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.01–0.10%

• General use: 0.10–1.00%

• High-impact accords: 1.00–3.00%

These are general formulation guidelines for perfumery and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Anethole

• Anisic Aldehyde

• Anisyl Alcohol

• Anisyl Acetone

• Anise Oil

• Basil Oil

• Tarragon materials

• Estragole-rich botanical materials

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Eugenol

• Isoeugenol

• Clove materials

• Black Pepper

• Cardamom

• Lavender

• Cedarwood

• Patchouli

• Vetiver

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Aromatic Fragrances

• Herbal Fragrances

• Anise Fragrances

• Spicy Fragrances

• Green Fragrances

• Oriental Fragrances

• Licorice Accords

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Methyl Chavicol is useful for creating a sweet, anise-like and herbal aromatic effect. Combine it with Anethole and Anisic Aldehyde for a richer anise accord, or use it with Linalool and Linalyl Acetate for a softer herbal-floral composition. Eugenol and Isoeugenol can emphasize its spicy character, while Cedarwood and Patchouli provide a deeper woody base.