Eugenol
General
Systematic name	Eugenol
Other names	2-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol Allylguaiacol 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol Eugenic acid Caryophyllic acid 1-Allyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzene 5-Allylguaiacol 2-Methoxy-4-allylphenol 4-Allylguaiacol Allylguaiacol 4-allylcatechol-2-methyl ether 4-allyl-1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene 1-hydroxy-2-methoxy- 4-prop-2-enylbenzene 1,3,4-eugenol Caryophyllic acid 1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyallylbenzene 2-methoxy -1-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene 1-allyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene 1-hydroxy-4-allyl-2-methoxybenzene 1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene 2-methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)phenol
Molar mass	164.20 g/mol
Melting point	-9 °C
Boiling point	256 °C
Density	1.06 g/cm3
Flash point	104 °C
CAS Number	97-53-0
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Eugenol (C₁₀H₁₂O₂), is an allyl chain-substituted guaiacol, i.e. 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol. Eugenol is a member of the allylbenzene class of chemical compounds. It is a clear to pale yellow oily liquid extracted from certain essential oils especially from clove oil, nutmeg and cinnamon. It's slightly soluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. It has a pleasant, spicy, clove-like odor. Image File history File links Chemical Structure of Eugenol H Padleckas made this corrected image file on June 16, 2005 especially for use in the article Eugenol in Wikimedia. ... IUPAC nomenclature is a system of naming chemical compounds and of describing the science of chemistry in general. ... Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a chemical element or chemical compound. ... The melting point of a solid is the temperature at which it changes state from solid to liquid. ... The boiling point of a substance is the temperature at which it can change its state from a liquid to a gas throughout the bulk of the liquid at a given pressure. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per volume. ... The flash point of a flammable liquid is the lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture with air. ... CAS registry numbers are unique numerical identifiers for chemical compounds, polymers, biological sequences and alloys. ... In chemistry, the standard state of a material is its state at 1 bar (100 kilopascals) and 25 degrees Celsius (298. ... Chemical structure of guaiacol Guaiacol, or 2-methoxyphenol, is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C7H8O2. ... An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds extracted from plants. ... Binomial name Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merrill & Perry Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. ... Species About 100 species, including: Myristica argentea Myristica fragrans Myristica malabarica The nutmegs Myristica are a genus of evergreen trees indigenous to tropical southeast Asia and Australasia. ... Binomial name Cinnamomum verum J.Presl Cassia (Indonesian cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Solution. ... A solvent is a fluid phase (liquid, gas, or plasma) that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution. ...

Modern uses

Eugenol is used in perfumeries, flavorings, essential oils and in medicine as a local antiseptic and anaesthetic. It was used in the production of isoeugenol for the manufacture of vanillin, though most vanillin is now produced from petrochemicals or from by-products of paper manufacture. When mixed with zinc oxide, eugenol forms a cement used in dentistry. Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, objects, and living spaces a pleasant smell. ... An antiseptic solution of iodine applied to a cut An antiseptic (Greek αντι, against, and σηπτικος, putrefactive) is a substance that prevents the growth and reproduction of various microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses). ... Anesthesia (AE), also anaesthesia (BE), is the process of blocking the perception of pain and other sensations. ... Vanillin, methyl vanillin, or 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3. ... Vanillin, methyl vanillin, or 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3. ... Zinc oxide is a chemical compound with formula ZnO. It is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in acids or alkalis. ... A Dentist and Dental Assistant perform surgery on a patient. ...

Eugenol derivatives or methoxyphenol derivatives in wider classification are used in perfumery and flavoring. They are used in formulating insect attractants and UV absorbers, analgesics, biocides and antiseptics. They are also used in manufacturing stabilizers and antioxidants for plastics and rubbers. Clove oil is growing in popularity as an anaesthetic for use on aquarium fish. For other uses of painkiller, see painkiller (disambiguation) An analgesic (colloquially known as painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Household items made out of plastic. ... Latex being collected from a tapped rubber tree Rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer which occurs as a milky colloidal suspension (known as latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. ...

Also, the main biologically active compounds in clove cigarettes are eugenol and nicotine. The text below is generated by a template, which has been proposed for deletion. ... Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants (Solanaceae), predominantly in tobacco, and in lower quantities in tomato, potato, eggplant (aubergine), and green pepper. ...

Toxicity

Overdose is possible, causing a wide range of symptoms from blood in the patient's urine, to convulsions, diarrhea, nausea, unconsciousness, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat. This article is about the medical condition. ... Diarrhea or diarrhoea (see American and British English spelling differences) is a condition in which the sufferer has frequent watery, loose bowel movements (from the ancient Greek word διαρροή = leakage; literally meaning to run through). Acute infectious diarrhea is a common cause of death in developing countries (particularly among infants), accounting... For other uses, see Nausea (disambiguation). ... Unconsciousness is the absence of consciousness. ... Dizziness (Latin: Vertigo) is the sensation of instability. ... Heart rate is a term used to describe the frequency of the cardiac cycle. ...

External links

Eugenol entry on the Molecule of the Day blog

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