EUGENOL ACETATE

Chemical properties

Eugenol Acetate occurs in clove oil, together with eugenol. It is a crystalline solid (mp 29°C) or yellowish liquid with a slightly fruity, clove odor. Eugenol acetate is prepared by acetylation of eugenol with acetic anhydride and is used in floral compositions to accentuate floral, spicy characters.

Chemical properties

Eugenyl acetate has a characteristic odor reminiscent of clove oil, with a burning, aromatic favor.

Occurrence

Reported found in the essential oils of Laurus nobilis, clove buds and leaves, cassia leaf and cinnamon leaf, root and bark

The Uses of EUGENOL ACETATE

Eugenol Acetate is a constituent of Clove oil, an essential oil from the clove plant, Syzygium aromaticum. Clove oil is a natural analgaesic and antiseptic used primarily in dentistry for its main ingredient Eugenol. Clove oil can also be purchased in pharmacies over the counter, as a home remedy for dental pain relief, mainly toothache; it is also often found in the aromatherapy section of health food stores.

Preparation

By direct acetylation of eugenol using acetic anhydride.

Definition

ChEBI: Acetyleugenol is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester.

What are the applications of Application

Mild and sweet-spicy, balsamic-fruity odour, reminiscent of carnation. Earthy-fresh notes or leafy-floral notes are not uncommon. Used in perfumes to emphasize floralness in carnation, along with iso-eugenol, Amyl oxy-iso-eugenol, etc. Fresher than these, but also milder. Not stable in white soap or alkali. It is in flavors for berry, fruit, mint, spice, and vanilla types.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also EUGENOL, ALLYL COMPOUNDS, and ESTERS.