Methyl eugenol
ALDRICH/W247502 - ≥98%, FCC
Synonym: Eugenol methyl ether; 4-
CAS Number: 93-15-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H14O2
Molecular Weight: 178.23
EC Number: 202-223-0
MDL Number: MFCD00008652
Linear Formula: H2C=CHCH2C6H3(OCH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 254-255 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | eugenol |
| grade | Fragrance grade |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C11H14O2/c1-4-5-9-6-7- |
| InChI key | ZYEMGPIYFIJGTP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −4 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | cinnamon; clove; spicy; sweet; warm |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| FCC | |
| SMILES string | COc1ccc(CC=C)cc1OC |
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| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 1.5 ppm |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | Methyl eugenol is one of the main constituents of the essential oil of Ocimum species. It is also an attractant for the oriental fruit flies. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Anise, banana, basil, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, plum, raspberry, peach, papaya, passionfruit, and apricot. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H341 - H351 - H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P273 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38-40 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 230.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 110 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 254-255 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −4 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2475 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |




