noun
- Plural of anethole; organic compounds found in essential oils of anise, fennel, and other plants, used in flavorings and perfumes.
Usage: chemistry; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple compounds or instances
Examples
- Anethols are the primary aromatic compounds responsible for the licorice-like flavor in anise seeds.
- The essential oils extracted from fennel contain high concentrations of anethols.
- Food manufacturers use anethols as natural flavoring agents in candies and beverages.
- Different plant species produce varying ratios of anethols and related compounds.
- Anethols have been studied for their potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.