Eugenyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 93-28-7
A soft warm clove note with a sweet creamy character and a delicate carnation facet. Milder than eugenol, it adds a spicy floral warmth to carnation, rose and oriental accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
Identification
| CAS Number | 93-28-7 |
| INCI Name | Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H14O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 206.24 |
| IUPAC Name | (2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenyl) acetate |
| InChIKey | SCCDQYPEOIRVGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Eugenol acetate, Acetyleugenol, Acetyl eugenol, Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-, Phenol, 4-allyl-2-methoxy-, Aceteugenol, 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenyl acetate, 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol acetate, Aceto eugenol, 1,3,4-Eugenol acetate, 1-Acetoxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Melting Point | 30.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 148 °C |
| Density | 1.077 |
| Refractive Index | 1.514 |
| LogP | 2.3 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; Soluble in ether, fixed oils |
| Appearance | Solid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Eugenol | 1 % |
| Isoeugenol | 0.17 % |
| Acetyl Isoeugenol | 0.03 % |
| Methyl Eugenol | 0.01 % |
| Methyl Chavicol | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Eugenol | 1 % |
| Isoeugenol | 0.17 % |
| Isoeugenyl acetate | 0.03 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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