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Eugenol
CAS Number
97-53-0
EC Number
202-589-1
FEMA Number
FEMA 2467
What is Eugenol?
Eugenol (CAS 97-53-0), also known as p-Allylguaiacol, is a naturally derived phenolic compound extracted primarily from clove oil. FEMA 2467.
Where is Eugenol used?
- Food and beverage: clove and spice notes in confectionery, baked goods and meat products
- Personal care and cosmetics: fragrance in perfumes, dental care products and topical preparations
- Pharmaceuticals: active and excipient in dental cements, analgesic formulations and antiseptic preparations
- Printing and packaging: UV stabilizer and antioxidant additive protecting inks and coatings from oxidative degradation
- It also functions as a flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient and antioxidant stabilizer.
Good to know: Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade material conforms to FCC, BP and Ph. Eur. standards; technical grade is offered for industrial uses such as ink and coating stabilization.
Commercial specifications
- Standard commercial packaging
Other Names (Synonyms)
p-Eugenol|p-Allylguaiacol|Eugenic acid|Engenol|Caryophyllic acid|4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyallylbenzene|4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-allylbenzene|4-Allylguaiacol
What are the physical properties of Eugenol?
Melting Point -9.2--9.1 °C
Boiling Point 253.2 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 1.0664 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point >230 °F
Appearance colourless to faintly yellow liquid with a strong odour of cloves
Color Clear pale yellow to yellow
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet spicy clove woody
Form Liquid
Water Solubility slightly soluble
Vapor Pressure <0.1 hPa (25 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.541(lit.)
Log P 1.83 at 30℃
How is Eugenol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Eugenol?
HS Code 29095090
UN Number 1230
Packing Group II
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 1