Anisyl alcohol (4-methoxybenzyl alcohol) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3OC6H4CH2OH.

[1] It is a colorless liquid that is used as a fragrance and flavorant.

It occurs naturally but is produced by reduction of the aldehyde or carboxylic acid.

[2] It reacts with hydrogen bromide to give 4-methoxylbenzyl bromide.

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