Eugenol

Eugenol — Clove-Derived & Synthetic Grade, Bulk Export from India CAS No. 97-53-0 · Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂ · Purity: 99%+ · Pharmaceutical & Fragrance Grade 99%+ PurityNatural & Synthetic AvailableBP / USP DocumentedCOA Per BatchMOQ: 25 kg CAS Number 97-53-0 Molecular Formula C₁₀H₁₂O₂ Molecular Weight 164.20 g/mol EINECS 202-589-1 FEMA No. 2467 Eugenol has a longer and more varied commercial history than most aroma chemicals. It is best known as the principal component of clove oil — typically comprising 72–90% of clove bud oil by GC analysis — and the characteristic warm, spicy, clove-like odour it produces is one of the most immediately recognisable in the fragrance and flavour world. But eugenol's commercial significance extends well beyond its scent. In dentistry, it has been used as a dental cement plasticiser, an analgesic, and an antiseptic for well over a century. The pharmaceutical industry uses it as a local anaesthetic and antiseptic. The fragrance industry uses it extensively in oriental, spice, and carnation-type compositions. And it is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of isoeugenol and, ultimately, vanillin — which makes it strategically important to the flavour industry in a way that goes beyond its own direct applications. India is one of the world's significant producers of clove oil, and eugenol is extracted from that oil through fractional distillation. Natural-derived eugenol from Indian clove oil is the product we primarily supply, alongside synthetic-route eugenol for buyers whose applications do not require natural provenance. The two are chemically identical at 99%+ purity; the distinction matters only for labelling, certification, and pricing purposes. Key Specifications Chemical Name 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol CAS Number 97-53-0 Appearance Colourless to pale yellow oily liquid Assay (GC) Min. 99.0% Odour Warm, spicy, clove-like Origin India (Natural & Synthetic) HS Code 2909 50 00 Available Grades Pharma / Fragrance / Food Physical & Chemical Properties Natural vs Synthetic: Which Grade to Choose Natural Eugenol (Clove-Derived) Extracted from Indian clove bud or stem oil via fractional distillation. Preferred for products with natural, botanical, or Ayurvedic positioning. Carries natural origin documentation. Slightly higher cost. Available with organic certification on request. Synthetic Eugenol Produced via allylation of guaiacol. Chemically identical at 99%+ purity. More competitive price point. Preferred for high-volume industrial applications, aroma chemical synthesis (isoeugenol, vanillin), and technical fragrance use where natural origin is not required.