Eugenol

C₁₀H₁₂O₂

IUPAC: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol

CAS: 97-53-0

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
7,4%
C
73,1%
O
19,5%

Verwendung

  • Dental analgesic
  • Food flavoring
  • Fragrance
  • Antiseptic

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer at high concentrations

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
164,20 g/mol
Dichte
1,0660 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-7,5 °C
Siedepunkt
254,0 °C
Löslichkeit
2.5 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
164,0837
XLogP
2,0
TPSA
29,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
145,0

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).