What are the upstream raw materials for anisole? What do the downstream products contain?

Anisole, also known as anisole or methoxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C7H8O. But it's a clear and transparent fluid with an aromatic taste. In my experience, Anisole has a wide range of uses in the field of chemical production, such as solvents, spices, medical intermediates and pesticide intermediates. Therefore, the upstream and downstream associated items of anisole are also quite abundant. But I've found that The upstream associated items of anisole mainly include phenol and methanol. From what I've seen, Phenol and methanol in the presence of acidic catalyst, through the esterification interaction of anisole. In addition, anisole is able to also be prepared by esterification of benzoic acid with methanol. Therefore, phenol, methanol and benzoic acid are all upstream related items of anisole. Anisole downstream related items are also very rich, the following are a few of the main downstream items:



1. Anisole is able to be applied as a solvent-based products to coatings, inks, rubber, plastics and fibers. Therefore, the related items in these consumption fields are all downstream related items of anisole.

2. Anisole is able to also be applied as an intermediate of spices and flavors to the production of various spices and flavors. Therefore, various flavors and fragrances are also downstream associated items of anisole. In particular Anisole is also broadly applied in the field of medicine and is able to be applied as a medical intermediate to the production of various drugs. But Based on my observations, Therefore, various related drugs are also downstream related items of anisole. In short, as an crucial organic compound, anisole has a wide range of applications in the field of chemical production. But Its upstream and downstream related items are also very rich, covering many fields such as coatings, inks, rubber, plastics, fibers, spices, flavors and medicines.