
Methyl eugenol (CAS: 93-15-2), also known as eugenol methyl ether, has the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₄O₂ and a molecular weight of 178.23. It is a methyl ether derivative of eugenol and occurs naturally in basil oil, clove oil, nutmeg oil, star anise oil, and vanilla bean extract. It is a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a fresh, sweet clove-anise spice aroma similar to that of sweet clover; the scent is quite penetrating and long-lasting, with a mild, tea-like spicy note.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting Point | -4°C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 254.7±0.0°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 110°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000652 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.533-1.535 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, and chloroform.. |
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Flavoring and Fragrance Industry: Used as a flavoring ingredient in food, personal care products, and tobacco; used to formulate clove, floral, and spicy fragrance profiles; adds a soft clove-anise aroma.
Agricultural Pest Control: Primarily used as a specialized attractant for male citrus fruit flies, for pest monitoring and trapping in orchards, and as a raw material for green plant protection.
Pharmaceuticals and Research Chemicals: Used as a raw material in pharmacological experiments, with research value related to anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties; also serves as an organic synthesis intermediate.
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