sodium anisate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 536-45-8, Sodium p-anisate, Sodium p-methoxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, Sodium salt
Synthetic
Preservative
Safety Concern
Clean
Sodium anisate
Formula
C8H7NaO3
Mol. Weight
174.13
CAS #
536-45-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Flavouring
Ph Adjusters
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A synthetic preservative developed in the 20th century derived from anise (anethole); created to provide antimicrobial protection in cosmetics as a safer alternative to older chemical preservatives.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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