Eugenol
Alias
Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-
Category
Non-ionic surfactants-Phenol
CAS No.
97-53-0
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
Molecular Weight: 164.20
Structural Formula
Properties
Appearance: solid.
Odor: clove-like odor.
Solubility: soluble in water; 25℃, 2.46g/L[1].
Stability: stable. easily oxidized.
Risk: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
Animal toxicity[1]: dog oral LDLo: 500mg/Kg;
guinea pig oral LD50: 2130mg/Kg;
hamster intraperitoneal LD50: 17mg/Kg;
mouse intraperitoneal LD50: 500mg/Kg;
mouse intravenous LD50: 72mg/Kg;
mouse oral LD50: 3000mg/Kg;
rat inhalation LC: > 2580mg/m3/4H;
rat intratracheal LD50: 11mg/Kg;
rat oral LD50: 1930mg/Kg;
rat intraperitoneal LDLo: 800mg/Kg;
rat subcutaneous LDLo: 5000mg/Kg.
Ecology: may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability: biodegradable.
Characteristics: excellent masking, anti-oxidizing, anti-inflammatory, preservative, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality standards & test methods
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Major Uses
Use as perfume.
Use as antioxidant.
Perfume, denaturing agent in personal care products.
Use as food additive.
Use as pharmaceutical ingredient.
Manufacturers
References
[1]:http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/: 97-53-0