🌿 Eugenol – Spicy Clove-Like Aromatic Note
CAS No.: 97-53-0 | Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
💡 Product Highlights:
✔️ Distinct clove-like, spicy-sweet aroma
✔️ Powerful character builder in oriental, fougère, and spicy accords
✔️ Naturally found in clove oil, bay oil, and cinnamon leaf oil
✔️ Useful as a modifier in floral (especially carnation) and woody compositions
✔️ Valued by perfumers and formulators for its versatility and strength
🧴 Product Description:
Eugenol is a warm, spicy-sweet compound that plays a crucial role in perfumery. Its clove-like aroma makes it indispensable in creating complex oriental, woody, and floral (especially carnation-like) accords. With a naturally occurring presence in clove, cinnamon, and bay oils, Eugenol is both familiar and powerful, used sparingly to add character, depth, and intensity.
Ideal for experienced perfumers and beginners exploring strong spicy notes, Eugenol provides exceptional performance as a middle-to-base note across various fragrance families.
🔬 Product Information:
Chemical Name: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol
CAS Number: 97-53-0
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Odour Profile: Spicy, clove-like, warm, sweet, phenolic
🧾 Synonyms:
• Eugenic acid
• 4-Allylguaiacol
• 2-Methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenol
• Clove oil component
🧫 Appearance & Texture:
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Texture: Oily and slightly viscous
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and most oils; insoluble in water
⚠️ Safety & Handling:
GHS Classification: Harmful if swallowed; may cause skin sensitization
Precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear gloves and protective eyewear.
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container away from light, moisture, and heat sources
📦 Sizes Available:
10ml | 20ml | 30ml | 50ml | 100ml
✨ Applications:
Spice and carnation notes in fine fragrances
Blending with florals, woods, and orientals
Soap and candle scenting (used sparingly)
Classic note in bay rum, vintage colognes, and clove blends
🛍️ Eugenol is a perfumer’s secret weapon for adding spicy warmth, depth, and an unmistakable clove character to your creations.
