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Eugenol

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol, 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol, 4-Allylguaiacol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
4-(H2C=CHCH2)C6H3-2-(OCH3)OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
FEMA Number:
2467
Beilstein:
1366759
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
171
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
4.003
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

composition

contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted Eugenol

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.541 (lit.)

bp

254 °C (lit.)

mp

−12-−10 °C (lit.)

density

1.067 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

eugenol

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

clove; woody; spicy; sweet

SMILES string

COc1cc(CC=C)ccc1O

InChI

1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-4-8-5-6-9(11)10(7-8)12-2/h3,5-7,11H,1,4H2,2H3

InChI key

RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... UGT1A4(54657)

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General description

Eugenol is one of the key volatile constituents of cinnamon and clove oils.
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Application


  • Methoxyeugenol Protects Against Lung Inflammation and Suppresses Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation in an LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury Model.: This research highlights the protective effects of methoxyeugenol against lung inflammation and its potential to suppress neutrophil extracellular trap formation, indicating its therapeutic potential in inflammatory conditions (Antunes et al., 2022) (Antunes et al., 2022).

  • Methoxyeugenol regulates the p53/p21 pathway and suppresses human endometrial cancer cell proliferation.: This research uncovers the ability of methoxyeugenol to regulate the p53/p21 pathway and inhibit the proliferation of human endometrial cancer cells, indicating its potential as an anticancer agent (Costa et al., 2021) (Costa et al., 2021).

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

255.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

124 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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