Chemical Properties
Eugenyl acetate has a characteristic odor reminiscent of clove oil, with a burning, aromatic favor.
Chemical Properties
Eugenol Acetate occurs in clove
oil, together with eugenol. It is a crystalline solid (mp 29°C) or yellowish liquid
with a slightly fruity, clove odor. Eugenol acetate is prepared by acetylation of
eugenol with acetic anhydride and is used in floral compositions to accentuate
floral, spicy characters.
Occurrence
Reported found in the essential oils of Laurus nobilis, clove buds and leaves, cassia leaf and cinnamon leaf, root and bark
Uses
Eugenol Acetate is a constituent of Clove oil, an essential oil from the clove plant, Syzygium aromaticum. Clove oil is a natural analgaesic and antiseptic used primarily in dentistry for its main ingredient Eugenol. Clove oil can also be purchased in pharmacies over the counter, as a home remedy for dental pain relief, mainly toothache; it is also often found in the aromatherapy section of health food stores.
Application
Mild and sweet-spicy, balsamic-fruity odour, reminiscent of carnation. Earthy-fresh notes or leafy-floral notes are not uncommon. Used in perfumes to emphasize floralness in carnation, along with iso-eugenol, Amyl oxy-iso-eugenol, etc. Fresher than these, but also milder. Not stable in white soap or alkali. It is in flavors for berry, fruit, mint, spice, and vanilla types.
Definition
ChEBI: Acetyleugenol is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester.
Preparation
By direct acetylation of eugenol using acetic anhydride.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. A skin irritant. Combustible
liquid. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
also EUGENOL, ALLYL COMPOUNDS,
and ESTERS.
