Agent Name |
Eugenol |
CAS Number |
97-53-0 |
Formula |
C10-H12-O2 |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
2-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol; 1-Allyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzene; 2-Methoxy-4-allylphenol; 4-Allylguaiacol; Allylguaiacol; Caryophyllic acid; Eugenic acid; 4-Allylcatechol-2-methyl ether; 4-Allyl-1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzene; 2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol; p-Eugenol; 1,3,4-Eugenol; 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene; FA 100; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyallylbenzene; 2-Methoxy-1-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene; 1-Allyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene; 5-Allylguaiacol; 1-Hydroxy-4-allyl-2-methoxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene; 2-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)phenol; 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol; Eugenol Special; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Plant-Derived Allergens |
Sources/Uses |
A fragrance and spice derived from the oil of cloves; used in cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, toothpastes, and foods; [Marks, p. 172-3] |
Comments |
A contact skin allergen present in cosmetics and foods; [Marks, p. 172] Nonimmunologic contact urticaria has been documented. [Kanerva 2004, p. 102] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: EUGENOL
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