Name

Eugenol

Has some considerations

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.