Eugenol
CAS Number: 97-53-0
Eugenol (CAS 97-53-0) is a phenylpropanoid compound and the primary constituent of clove bud oil, characterized by a warm, spicy, clove-like aroma with woody undertones. It is widely used in dental preparations, food flavoring, and perfumery, and also serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing vanillin and isoeugenol.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.540–1.543 |
Applications
- Dental preparations as antiseptic and analgesic in cavity treatment and cements
- Spice flavoring in food and beverages (ketchup, sauces, meat products, confectionery)
- Fragrance ingredient in oriental, spicy, and floral perfume compositions
- Chemical intermediate for vanillin and isoeugenol synthesis
- Natural insecticide and pesticide applications
Key Features
- High purity ≥99% suitable for both food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade applications
- Dual role as direct flavor/fragrance material and key chemical synthesis building block
- GRAS listed for food use with long history of safe consumption
- Naturally derived from clove oil or synthesized for consistent, scalable supply