Isoeugenol is a naturally occurring scent compound found in essential oils like clove oil. It has a sweet, spicy aroma reminiscent of cloves and is popular in fragrance creation for its warm and comforting scent profile.
Used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, scented candles, and personal care products to impart a spicy, warm scent.
IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-4-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]phenolCAS Number: 5932-68-3
Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
Molecular Weight: 164.20 g/mol
Boiling Point: 510.8 °F (266.00 °C)
Class: Phenol
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Isoeugenol 2: (E)-Isoeugenol 3: trans-Isoeugenol 4: 2-Methoxy-4-propenylphenol 5: 4-Propenylguaiacol 6: 2-methoxy-4-(prop-1-en-1-yl)phenol 7: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-propenylbenzene 8: Isoeugenol trans-form
Chemist Says
Isoeugenol is a pale yellow oily liquid with a spice-clove odor. Freezes at 14 °F. Density 1.08 g / cm3. Occurs in ylang-ylang oil and other essential oils.
Scent: Spice-Clove, Floral, Carnation
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: Sweet, Spicy, Clove-like
2: Spicy, Clove, Woody
3: Clove, Spicy, Woody
4: Spice-clove odor
Irritant