Eugenol

• Catalog No.: Bio-0581
• CAS Number: 97-53-0
• M. F.: C10H12O2
• M. W.: 164.20108

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenol
• IUPAC Traditional name: 2-methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenol
• Synonyms: 5-Allylguaiacol; 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol; 1-Allyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 97-53-0

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Antifungal agent
• Application(s): Antiseptic
• Application(s): Antioxidant
• Application(s): Dental analgesic
• Biological Source: Very widespread occurrence in essential oils. Major component of clove oil. Also found in those of Cinnamomum spp., Cistus spp., Camellia spp., Pelargonium spp., Thymus spp. and Citans peel spp. Present in apple, apricot, banana and cherry fruits
• Mechanism of Action: Thromboxane antagonist

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