Methyl Eugenol
Naturelle - Synthétique
Spicy > Cool Spices > Mossy > Earthy
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Other names :
1,2-dimethoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzene ; 4-allyl veratrole ; 4-allyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene ; 4-allyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzol ; 4-allylveratrole ; 1,2-dimethoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)benzene ; 1,2- dimethoxy-4-allyl benzene ; Eugenol methyl ether ; Veratrole methyl ether ; 1,2-dimethoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzene
Volatility :
Heart
Uses in perfumery :
Methyl Eugenol is used in rosy floral notes, carnation, lilac, jasmine, hyacinth and other heady flowers. Useful in a chocolate or coffee note.
Natural availability :
Methyl Eugenol is present in the Bay St-Thomas EO, Tuberose Absolute and Angelica Root EO among others, Methyl Eugenol can be extracted from these plants in its natural state.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Methyl Eugenol is one of the 26 allergens in perfumery.
It has a less floral smell than Methyl Isoeugenol.
It has a less floral smell than Methyl Isoeugenol.
Price Range :
€€
Stability :
Becomes red under the effect of light. This raw material is not convenient in every functional base : can't be used in a candle or shower gel base.
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- Molecular formula :
- C11H14O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 178,23 g/mol
- Density :
- 1,035
- Flash Point :
- 117°C
- Fusion Point :
- -4°C
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 2,4
- Boiling Point :
- 248°C
- Detection Threshold :
- De l'ordre de 68 ppb à 8,5 ppm (0,00085%) selon les personnes
Synthesis route :
Methyl Eugenol is obtained synthetically from Eugenol by a methylation reaction. This etherification reaction is made by a Williamson synthesis, which consists in forming a sodium alkoxide in the presence of pure sodium in the reaction medium, and then reacting the obtained eugenolate with methyl chloride.
Synthesis precursor :
Methyl Eugenol is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Isomerism :
Methyl Isoeugenol is a position isomer of Methyl Eugenol. Their smell is different : Methyl Isoeugenol is more floral, reminiscent of Tuberose Absolute, while Methyl Eugenol is more spicy. Both are keeping an earthy and wet facet, more noticeable for Methyl Eugenol.
Canthoxal® is an isomer of Methyl Eugenol. Its smell is however radically different, as it is marine and aldehydic.
- EINECS number :
- 202-223-0
- FEMA number :
- 2475
- JECFA number :
- 1790
- FLAVIS number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Allergens :
- Methyl Eugenol may provoke an allergic reaction on skin contact (redness, heat, scraching, prickling) for some people.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
- Restriction type :
- RESTRICTION
- Cause of restriction :
- DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
- Amendment :
- 49
- Quantitative limit on the use :
-
Cat.1 Cat.2 Cat.3 Cat.4 Cat.5A Cat.5B Cat.5C Cat.5D Cat.6 0,00058 % 0,0023 % 0,00029 % 0,016 % 0,002 % 0,00058 % 0,00058 % 0,00019 % 0,0014 % Cat.7A Cat.7B Cat.8 Cat.9 Cat.10A Cat.10B Cat.11A Cat.11B Cat.12 0,00058 % 0,00058 % 0,00019 % 0,00087 % 0,00087 % 0,0032 % 0,00019 % 0,00019 % 0,097 % - Restriction type :
- RESTRICTION
- Cause of restriction :
- DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
- Amendment :
- 51
- Quantitative usage limits :
-
Cat.1 Cat.2 Cat.3 Cat.4 Cat.5 Cat.6 Cat.7 Cat.8 Cat.9 Cat.10 Cat.11 0,00042 % 0,0015 % 0,00042 % 0,011 % 0,0015 % 0,0010 % 0,00042 % 0,000069 % 0,0017 % 0,00062 % 0,000069 %
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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