Information AboutEugenol |
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| alkenes | |
| phenylpropanoids | |
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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 Oil s especially from Clove oil, Nutmeg , Cinnamon , and Bay Leaf . It is slightly Soluble in water and soluble in organic Solvent s. It has a pleasant, spicy, clove-like aroma . MODERN USES Eugenol is used in Perfumeries , flavorings, essential oils and in medicine as a local Antiseptic and Anesthetic .PMID 15089054 It is a key ingredient in Indonesian Kretek (clove) Cigarettes . It was used in the production of Isoeugenol for the manufacture of Vanillin , though most Vanillin is now produced from Phenol or from Lignin . When mixed with Zinc Oxide , Zinc Oxide Eugenol forms which has Restorative and Prosthodontic applications in Dentistry . |
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