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Eugenol

CHEBI:CHEBI_4917

Definition

A phenylpropanoid formally derived from guaiacol with an allyl chain substituted para to the hydroxy group. It is a major component of clove essential oil, and exhibits antibacterial, analgesic and antioxidant properties. It has been widely used in dentistry to treat toothache and pulpitis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
Molecular Mass
164.204
Charge
0
SMILES
COC1=CC(CC=C)=CC=C1O
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-4-8-5-6-9(11)10(7-8)12-2/h3,5-7,11H,1,4H2,2H3
InChIKey
RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1-allyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzene
  • 1-allyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene
  • 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene
  • 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzene
  • 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene
  • 1,3,4-Eugenol
  • 2-Hydroxy-5-allylanisole
  • 2-Methoxy-1-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene
  • 2-methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)phenol
  • 2-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)phenol
  • 2-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol
  • 2-methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenol
  • 2-Methoxy-4-allylphenol
  • 2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enyl-phenol
  • 2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol
  • 4-Allyl-1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene
  • 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol
  • 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol
  • 4-Allylcatechol-2-methyl ether
  • 4-Allylguaiacol
  • 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-allylbenzene
  • Allylguaiacol
  • Caryophyllic acid
  • eugenol
  • Eugenol
  • Eugenic acid
  • p-Allylguaiacol
  • p-Eugenol

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Wikipedia:Eugenol
DRON_00010000
4186
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CHEBI:4917

Additional References

Wikipedia:Eugenol

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