noun
- Plural of anisole; organic compounds derived from benzene with a methoxy group (-OCH₃) attached to the ring, used in organic synthesis and as solvents.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Anisoles are commonly used as solvents in laboratory reactions.
- The chemist synthesized several anisoles to test their reactivity.
- Anisoles have a characteristic pleasant odor similar to anise.
- Different substituted anisoles were prepared for the pharmaceutical study.