eugenol

chemical compound

Also known as: 4-allyl-2-methoxybenzaldehyde

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Eugenol is a colorless, aromatic liquid phenol with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₂O₂. It is primarily found in clove oil.1

Eugenol has several commercial uses:
* Flavors and Perfumes: It is used in the production of flavors and perfumes.1
* Dentistry: Eugenol is utilized as an analgesic in dental applications.1

Isoeugenol is a related compound, an aromatic liquid phenol that can be obtained from eugenol through isomerization. It is found in oils like ilang-ilang and nutmeg oil and is also used in perfumes and for synthesizing vanillin.2

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Eugenol, an oil distilled from the green leaves, is used as a substitute for clove oil, as an ingredient in some perfumes, and as a flavouring for sweets, foods, and toothpaste. Camphor is derived from Cinnamomum camphora, the camphor tree, of China, Taiwan, and Japan.…
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Eugenol, an oil distilled from the green leaves, is used as a substitute for clove oil, as an ingredient in some perfumes, and as a flavouring for sweets, foods, and toothpaste. Camphor is derived from Cinnamomum camphora, the camphor tree, of China, Taiwan, and Japan.…
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