middle note spicy Clove

Eugenol

Also known as: Clove phenol, Caryophyllic acid, Eugenic acid, Allylguaiacol, 4-Allylguaiacol

Warm, spicy, clove, slightly sweet

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 97-53-0
Manufacturers Symrise, Givaudan

About Eugenol

The main component of clove oil, with a warm, spicy-sweet character.

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C10H12O2
Molecular Weight 164.2 g/mol
Boiling Point 489 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 219 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 1.0652 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Vapor Pressure 0.01 mmHg at 68 °F ; 0.03 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oralSkin corrosion/irritationSensitization, SkinSerious eye damage/eye irritation

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H315: Causes skin irritation
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Sources: PubChem