Eugenol is an aromatic compound widely used in the perfumery, fragrance and cosmetic industries. It has a distinctive warm, sweet, spicy and clove-like aroma and is naturally present in several essential oils, particularly clove oil, as well as cinnamon leaf, bay and other aromatic botanicals. Eugenol is especially useful in fragrance creation for adding warmth, spice, depth and richness to a composition. It blends particularly well with floral, woody, oriental, balsamic and spicy fragrance materials.
INCI Name: Eugenol
CAS No.: 97-53-0
Chemical Name: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 164.20 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Strong, characteristic sweet and spicy clove-like aroma
Fragrance Character: Warm • Spicy • Sweet • Clove-like • Phenolic
Uses
Eugenol is primarily used as an aroma chemical and fragrance ingredient. In perfumery, it can provide a recognizable clove/spice character while helping create richer and warmer fragrance accords.
Common applications include fine perfumes and colognes, Eau de Parfum, perfume oils, floral and spicy accords, soaps, body washes, shampoos and conditioners, creams and lotions, deodorants, candles, diffusers, air-care products and other fragranced formulations.
It is particularly useful for creating or enhancing clove, carnation, rose, oriental, amber, woody, balsamic and warm-spice accords. It combines well with materials such as rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, bergamot and other aroma chemicals.
Important: Eugenol is a regulated fragrance allergen. Its concentration in finished cosmetic and fragrance products must be evaluated according to the applicable product category, IFRA guidance and local labeling requirements.
