Name
Eugenol
Description
Eugenol is a naturally occurring compound found in essential oils, particularly in clove oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and bay leaves. It is commonly used in cosmetics, perfumes, and flavoring, as well as in dental products due to its analgesic and antiseptic properties. Eugenol has a spicy, warm, clove-like aroma and is a popular ingredient in fragrances.
Benefits
Eugenol contains antibacterial, antioxidant, neuroprotective, analgesic, anti-cancer properties and imparts scent to products.
Considerations
• Skin Irritation
Used improperly (at high concentrations) eugenol can cause skin irritation or allergies.
• Eye Irritation
High concentrations can cause eye irritation.
• Acute Toxicity
Ingesting high amounts of eugenol can cause acute toxicity and organ damage.
Synonyms
4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol
4-Allylguaiacol
Eugenic acid
Allylguaiacol
p-Eugenol
Caryophyllic acid
p-Allylguaiacol
2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol
2-Methoxy-4-allylphenol
Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-
Engenol
1,3,4-Eugenol
2-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol
5-Allylguaiacol
Synthetic eugenol
1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene
4-Allylcatechol-2-methyl ether
2-Methoxy-1-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene
4-Allyl-1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene
bioxeda
1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzene
Phenol, 4-allyl-2-methoxy-
2-methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenol
2-Hydroxy-5-allylanisole
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-allylbenzene
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyallylbenzene
2-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)phenol
Eugenol (natural)
4-Allylcatechol 2-methyl ether
1-allyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene
1-Allyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzene
Research Sources
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31496696/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33567547/
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3314
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3314
Summary
Safety depends on concentration. Skin irritation or allergic reactions are possible in susceptible individuals.
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