Eugenol
CAS number: 97-53-0
Synonyms: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol; 2-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl) phenol; Caryophyllic acid; Eugenic acid; 4-Allylguaiacol
Chemical class: Phenols
Industry claims found in: apple, apricot, banana, cinnamon, clove, and tarragon
Industry claims used in: condiments, meats, chewing gum, sugar, and smoke flavors
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1930 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes; experimental carcinogen, tumorigen; human mutagenic data; human skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes