Anisyl acetate (4-methoxybenzyl acetate) is an acetate ester of anisyl alcohol.

It is a naturally occurring flavor found in various fruits and types of vanilla.

[1] It is also used as a flavoring agent to produce a flavor profile described variously as sweet, smooth, fruity (cherry or plum) and vanilla or almond.

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