Eugenyl acetate
Natural - Synthetic
Spicy > Warm Spices > Eugenol,spicy > White Flowers > Tobacco
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Other names :
Acetyl Eugenol ; 2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenyl acetate ; Acetic acid eugenyl ester
Volatility :
Heart/Base
Uses in perfumery :
Eugenyl acetate is used in clove notes to deepen a floral character, or in white floral notes such as jasmine to affirm its spicy facet. Very good for jasmine tea notes.
Natural availability :
Eugenyl acetate is present in a relatively small amount in Ceylon Cinnamon EO (and other origins), Cinnamon Leaf EO, Clove Bud EO, Clove Leaf EO, in Bay St-Thomas EO and Laurel Bay EO among others. It can be extracted in its natural state from all these essential oils.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Comparing it with Eugenol, Eugenyl acetate has a more floral-jasmine facet and a smell closer to tobacco.
Price Range :
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Stability :
acetates may form acetic acid through time
Most of the time, the occurrence of a benzenic cycle in a molecule causes a coloration of this molecule through time
Most of the time, the occurrence of a benzenic cycle in a molecule causes a coloration of this molecule through time
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- Molecular formula :
- C12H14O3
- Molecular Weight :
- 206.24 g/mol
- Density :
- 1.079
- Flash Point :
- 230°F (110°C)
- Fusion Point :
- 77°F (25°C)
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid that solidifies at room temperature
- Log P :
- Data not available.
- Boiling Point :
- 543.2°F (284°C)
- Detection Threshold :
- Data not available.
Synthesis route :
Eugenyl acetate is synthesized by an esterification reaction between acetic acid and Eugenol. The reaction is catalysed by the presence of a strong acid in a small quantity, such as concentrated sulfuric acid. For a better yield, the reaction may be done with acetic anhydride or chloroacetic acid instead of acetic acid.
Synthesis precursor :
Eugenyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Isomerism :
Aldehyde C-16 and Aldehyde C-20 are constitutional isomers of Eugenyl acetate. However, their smell is quite different, as they are fruity rather than spicy.
- EINECS number :
- 202-235-6
- FEMA number :
- 2469
- JECFA number :
- 1531
- FLAVIS number :
- 09.020
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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