Acetyl Eugenol

Acetyl Eugenol, employed to impart spicy, clove, and geranium type odours, finds additional application in biscuit and vanilla flavors, characterizing it as a versatile ingredient for both fragrance and flavor industries.

Utilized to produce spicy, clove, and geranium type odours, and in flavoring applications such as biscuit and vanilla flavors.

IUPAC Name: (2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenyl) acetate
CAS Number: 93-28-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight: 206.24 g/mol
Melting Point: 30.5 °C (86.90 °F)
Class: Ester
Use/s: Scent, Flavor
Synonyms
1: Eugenol acetate 2: EUGENYL ACETATE 3: Acetyleugenol 4: Aceteugenol 5: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenyl acetate 6: Acetyl eugenol 7: 1,3,4-Eugenol acetate 8: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol acetate 9: Aceto eugenol
Chemist Says
Solid
Scent: Mild Clove
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.

1: Spicy, Clove, Geranium
2: Warm, Spicy, Sweet, Cloves, Balsamic, Woody
3: Sweet Clove, Balsamic, Fruity
4: Spicy, clove-like scent with a warm, balsamic nuance.