C11H14O2
178.23 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
Methyl eugenol
CAS93-15-2EC202-223-0
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Fragrance ingredient in perfumes and detergents
Methyl eugenol is a natural compound used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and detergents. It also functions as an insect attractant and a veterinary anesthetic.
Fragrance ingredient in perfumes and detergentsInsect attractantVeterinary anesthetic
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Restricted or banned substances
Substances on this list are banned or restricted under the named regulation. This page is a compliance reference — verify your obligations under applicable law.
Relevant lists:California Proposition 65
CAS 93-15-2
Related Compounds
ReferenceSame Category
Isomethyleugenol
CAS93-16-3
Flavor and fragrance ingredient
ReferenceSame Category
Β-naphthyl ethyl ether
CAS93-18-5
Fragrance ingredient
ReferenceSame Category
Eugenol acetate
CAS93-28-7
Fragrance and cosmetic ingredient
ReferenceSame Category
Isoeugenyl acetate
CAS93-29-8
Fragrance and flavor ingredient
Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H320Causes eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H350May cause cancer
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H316Causes mild skin irritation
Regulatory Compliance1
- California Proposition 65USRegulation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Methyl eugenol (CAS 93-15-2) is 2909.30.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2909.30
EU CN code (8-digit)
2909 30 90
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,2-dimethoxy-4-prop-2-enylbenzene
InChIKey
ZYEMGPIYFIJGTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)CC=C)OC
Synonyms (39)
- Eugenol EP Impurity E
- 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-allylbenzene
- 1,3,4-Eugenol methyl ether
- 1,4-Eugenol methyl ether
- 1-Allyl-3,4-dimethoxybenzene
- 3,4-Dimethoxyallylbenzene
- 4-Allyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene
- 4-Allyl-1,2-dimethyoxybenzene
- 4-Allylveratrole
- Allyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene
- Allylveratrol
- CHAVIBETOL METHYL ETHER
- Caswell No. 579AB
- Eugenol methyl
- Eugenol methyl ether
- Eugenyl methyl ether
- FEMA 2475
- Methyl Eugenol (Standard)
- Methyl eugenol
- Methyl eugenol ether
- Methyl eugenyl ether
- O-Methyleugenol
- VERATROLE, 4-ALLYL-
- Veratrole methyl ether
- methyl ester eugenol
- o-Methyl eugenol ether