Eugenol

C₁₀H₁₂O₂

IUPAC: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol

CAS: 97-53-0

Overview

Eugenol is the main component of clove oil and has been used as a dental analgesic for centuries. It has antiseptic and anesthetic properties.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	12	1.0080
Carbon	C	10	12.0110
Oxygen	O	2	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×12

7.4%

Carbon ×10

73.1%

Oxygen ×2

19.5%

Uses

• Dental analgesic
• Food flavoring
• Fragrance
• Antiseptic

Fun Facts

✦ Used by dentists as a topical pain reliever for toothaches since the 1800s

Safety

⚠ Skin sensitizer at high concentrations

Structure

SMILES

COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CC=C)O

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 164.20 g/mol
Density: 1.0660 g/cm³
Melting Point: -7.5 °C
Boiling Point: 254.0 °C
Solubility: 2.5 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 164.0837
XLogP: 2.0
TPSA: 29.5 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 2
Rotatable Bonds: 3
Heavy Atoms: 12
Complexity: 145.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eugenol?

Eugenol (C₁₀H₁₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol.

What is the molecular weight of Eugenol?

Eugenol has a molar mass of 164.2 g/mol.

What state is Eugenol at room temperature?

Eugenol is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Eugenol organic or inorganic?

Eugenol is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Eugenol?

Eugenol (C₁₀H₁₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).