Description
Eugenol is an essential oil found in cloves with antibacterial, anthelmintic and antioxidant activity. Eugenol is shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation.
IUPAC Name
2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol
Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
Canonical SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CC=C)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-4-8-5-6-9(11)10(7-8)12-2/h3,5-7,11H,1,4H2,2H3
InChI Key
RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
254 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
(-12)-(-10) °C(lit.)
Density
1.067 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ether, most fixed oils
Monoisotopic Mass
164.083729621
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.541(lit.)
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Source
PlantsMyrtaceaeSyzygium aromaticum
Topological Polar Surface Area
29.5 Ų