anisic

[Eng. anise, and suff. -ic.] Pertaining to anise or anise-seed. Anisic acid = Methyl-para oxy benzoic acid hydrate of anisyl = draconic acid, C8H8O3. A monobasic aromatic acid, obtained by the oxidation of anisic aldehyde. It crystallises in colourle prisms which melt at 175°. It is soluble in hot water, alcohol, and ether. By distillation with lime it yields CO2 and anisol. Anisic alcohol : C8H10O2. An aromatic alcohol obtained by treating anisic aldehyde with alcoholic potash. It boils at 250°. It crystallises in hard white needles, which melt at 23°. Anisic aldehyde = Anisal Hydride of Anisyl: C8H8O2. An aromatic yellow liquid obtained by oxidising anisic alcohol. It is oxidised into anisic acid, and by nascent H converted into anisic alcohol; it forms crystalline compounds with alkaline acid sulphites. Also obtained by the action of dilute HΝΟΣ and anise-camphor. It boils at 255°.