METHYL EUGENOL
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
NAME : METHYL EUGENOL
IUPAC NAME : 1,2-DIMETHOXY-4-(2-PROPENYL)BENZENE
CAS NUMBER : 93-15-2
MOLECULAR FORMULA : C11H14O2
MOLAR MASS : 178.23 G/MOL
APPLICATIONS
Used as a flavoring agent in jellies, baked goods, nonalcoholic beverages, chewing gum, candy, pudding, relish, and ice cream. Methyl eugenol has also been used as an anesthetic in rodents (NTP 1998). It also is used as an insect attractant in combination with insecticides (Hays and Laws 1991, cited in NTP 1998). It has been used as an agent in sunscreens (Radian 1991).