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Eugenol, 99%
CAS: 97-53-0 | C10H12O2 | 164.20 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1433236
Description
Internal standard in GC assays for presence of thymol in biological samplesEugenol is used in cosmetics, essential oil, perfumeries and flavorings. It finds application as a local antiseptic and anesthetic. It is combined with zinc oxide to form zinc oxide eugenol, which is used in dental restoration especially for root canal sealing and prosthodontics. It is also an antifungal antimicrobial agonist of the TRPV1 receptor. It is also used in production of stabilizers and antioxidants for plastics and rubbers. Further, it is used in the production of vanillin. It serves as an active ingredient in cloves. In addition to this, it is used as an insect attractant, chemical intermediate and denaturant for alcohol.
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ApplicationsInternal standard in GC assays for presence of thymol in biological samplesEugenol is used in cosmetics, essential oil, perfumeries and flavorings. It finds application as a local antiseptic and anesthetic. It is combined with zinc oxide to form zinc oxide eugenol, which is used in dental restoration especially for root canal sealing and prosthodontics. It is also an antifungal antimicrobial agonist of the TRPV1 receptor. It is also used in production of stabilizers and antioxidants for plastics and rubbers. Further, it is used in the production of vanillin. It serves as an active ingredient in cloves. In addition to this, it is used as an insect attractant, chemical intermediate and denaturant for alcohol.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, oils, alcohol, glacial acetic acid, chloroform and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Eugenol | |
-10°C | |
252°C to 253°C | |
Pungent | |
1.541 | |
500 g | |
Air Sensitive | |
eugenol, 4-allylguaiacol, 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol, eugenic acid, allylguaiacol, caryophyllic acid, p-allylguaiacol, p-eugenol, 2-methoxy-4-allylphenol, engenol | |
RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol | |
3314 | |
164.21 |
97-53-0 | |
1.068 | |
127°C (260°F) | |
C10H12O2 | |
MFCD00008654 | |
1366759 | |
14,3898 | |
Miscible with ethanol,ether,oils,alcohol,glacial acetic acid,chloroform and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Immiscible with water. | |
COC1=CC(CC=C)=CC=C1O | |
164.20 | |
CHEBI:4917 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
97-53-0 | |
164.20 | |
RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3314 | |
2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol |
C10H12O2 | |
MFCD00008654 | |
eugenol, 4-allylguaiacol, 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol, eugenic acid, allylguaiacol, caryophyllic acid, p-allylguaiacol, p-eugenol, 2-methoxy-4-allylphenol, engenol | |
CHEBI:4917 | |
COC1=CC(CC=C)=CC=C1O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H317
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P333+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H317-H319
EINECSNumber : 202-589-1
RTECSNumber : SJ4375000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only