Eugenol

• CAS: 97-53-0
• Catalog Number: ACM97530
• Category: Inhibitors
• Molecular Weight: 164.2
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Description: Eugenol is an essential oil found in cloves with antibacterial, anthelmintic and antioxidant activity. Eugenol is shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation.
• Synonyms: 5-Allylguaiacol
• IUPAC Name: 2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol
• Canonical SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CC=C)O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-4-8-5-6-9(11)10(7-8)12-2/h3,5-7,11H,1,4H2,2H3
• InChI Key: RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 254 °C(lit.)
• Melting Point: (-12)-(-10) °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Density: 1.067 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ether, most fixed oils
• Appearance: Liquid
• Storage: 2-8 °C
• Active Content: 95%
• Complexity: 145
• Exact Mass: 164.083729621
• Monoisotopic Mass: 164.083729621
• Physical State: Liquid
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.541(lit.)
• Shipping: Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
• Solubility In Water: Slightly
• Source: PlantsMyrtaceaeSyzygium aromaticum
• Storage Conditions: 2-8 °C
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 29.5 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of Eugenol?

The chemical formula of Eugenol is C10H12O2.

What is the molecular weight of Eugenol?

The molecular weight of Eugenol is 164.2.

What is the boiling point of Eugenol?

The boiling point of Eugenol is 254 °C.

What is the melting point of Eugenol?

The melting point of Eugenol is -12-10 °C.

What is the flash point of Eugenol?

The flash point of Eugenol is >230 °F.

What is the purity of Eugenol?

The purity of Eugenol is 99%.

What is the density of Eugenol?

The density of Eugenol is 1.067 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.).

What are some synonyms of Eugenol?

Some synonyms of Eugenol are 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol and 2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol.

What are some typical applications of Eugenol?

A typical application of Eugenol is in perfumes.

What is the physical state of Eugenol?

Eugenol is in a liquid physical state.

Synthetic Use

Upstream Synthesis Route 1

• 2216-99-1

• 97-53-0

Reference: [1] Patent: WO2015/15445, 2015, A2, . Location in patent: Paragraph 0135-0136

Upstream Synthesis Route 2

• 143654-03-9

• 97-53-0

Reference: [1] Letters in Organic Chemistry, 2017, vol. 14, # 4, p. 231 - 235
[2] Synthetic Communications, 2016, vol. 46, # 7, p. 586 - 593

Upstream Synthesis Route 3

• 214330-24-2

• 97-53-0

Reference: [1] Synthesis (Germany), 2015, vol. 47, # 1, p. 55 - 64

Downstream Synthesis Route 1

• 590-92-1
• 97-53-0

• 98017-93-7

Reference: [1]Yakugaku Zasshi/Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan,1962,vol. 82,p. 356,359, 361
Chem.Abstr.,1963,vol. 58

Downstream Synthesis Route 2

• 97-53-0

• 97-54-1

Reference: [1]Horáček, Jan; Št'Ávová, Gabriela; Kelbichová, Vendula; Kubička, David
[Catalysis Today, 2013, vol. 204, p. 38 - 45]

* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.