Methyl eugenol
[CAS# 93-15-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ether
• Name: Methyl eugenol
• Synonyms: 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene; 4-Allyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene; 4-Allylveratrole
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 178.23
• CAS Registry Number: 93-15-2
• EC Number: 202-223-0
• FEMA: 2475
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)CC=C)OC

Properties

• Water solubility: insoluble
• Density: 1.0±0.1 g/cm³, Calc.^*, 1.036 g/mL (Expl.)
• Melting point: -4 °C (Expl.)
• Index of Refraction: 1.500, Calc.^*, 1.534 (Expl.)
• Boiling Point: 254.7±0.0 °C (760 mmHg), Calc.^*, 254-255 °C (Expl.)
• Flash Point: 87.1±22.7 °C, Calc.^*, 110 °C (Expl.)

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS07;GHS08 Warning
• Risk Statements: H302-H317-H341-H351
• Safety Statements: P203-P261-P264-P270-P272-P280-P301+P317-P302+P352-P318-P321-P330-P333+P317-P362+P364-P405-P501

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	2	H401

Discovery and Applications

Methyl eugenol, chemically known as 1,2-dimethoxy-4-(prop-2-enyl)benzene, is a naturally occurring phenylpropene compound found in various plants, including basil, cinnamon, and cloves. It is the methyl ether derivative of eugenol and is characterized by its distinctive aroma and flavor. Methyl eugenol has been utilized in various applications, particularly in the fragrance and flavor industries, where it serves as a key ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and food products.

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