Anisole is a monomethoxybenzene that is benzene substituted by a methoxy group.Anisole appears as a clear colourless liquid with an aromatic odor. Insoluble in water.
Anisole, or methoxybenzene, is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H5. It is a colorless liquid with a smell reminiscent of anise seed.Anisole can be obtained from the reaction between methyl formate and sodium phenolate or potassium phenolate at high temperature and pressure.