What is "anisole"

Anisol \An"i*sol\ anisole \anisole\, n. [Anisic + -ol.] (Chem.) Methyl phenyl ether, C6H5.O.CH3, got by distilling anisic acid or by the action of methide on potassium phenolate.

n. (context organic compound English) The aromatic ether ''methoxybenzene''; it is used in perfumery and in organic synthesis; and derivative of this compound

Anisole, or methoxybenzene, is an organic compound with the formula CHOCH. It is a colorless liquid with a smell reminiscent of anise seed, and in fact many of its derivatives are found in natural and artificial fragrances. The compound is mainly made synthetically and is a precursor to other synthetic compounds. It is an ether.