Eugenol
Эвгенол · أوجينول · اوژنول · यूजेनॉल · Eugenolo · オイゲノール · 유제놀 · Евгенол · 丁香油酚 · Евгенол · Öjenol
| CAS | 97-53-0 |
|---|---|
| EC | 202-589-1 |
| Formula | C10H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 164.2 g/mol |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 5.67 |
| GHS | Warning · H302, H315, H317, H319 |
Eugenol is a phenylpropanoid formally derived from guaiacol with an allyl chain substituted para to the hydroxy group. It is a major component of clove essential oil, and exhibits antibacterial, analgesic and antioxidant properties. Eugenol appears as clear colorless pale yellow or amber-colored liquid. Odor of cloves. Spicy pungent taste. (NTP, 1992)