Eugenol
Sweet, Spicy Clove, Woody, Dry with Phenolic, Cinnamon and Allspice Nuances.
About this material
Highly reminiscent of Clove.
IFRA Restricted, so it must be mentioned on perfume ingredients lists to alert consumers due to causing allergies in some people. Despite the restriction, Eugenol remains a hugely popular material in the creation of fine fragrance and air care.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Not listed
Tenacity / substantivity
52 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C10H12O2
CAS-linked compound reference — Eugenol
This compound record is linked to the explicitly recorded CAS number. It is not supplier confirmation of the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions or complete composition.
- Reference molecular weight
- 164.20 g/mol
- Reference IUPAC name
- 2-methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 2
- Exact mass (Da)
- 164.083729621
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 164.083729621
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 29.5
- Complexity
- 145
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable bonds
- 3
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 0
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CC=C)O
- 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
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
CAS 97-53-0 · reference checked 2026-10-27.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
- Eugenol — Annex III entry 71; single-substance reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
- Eugenol — Annex III entry 71; single-substance reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 97-53-0 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Sweet, Spicy Clove, Woody, Dry with Phenolic, Cinnamon and Allspice Nuances. |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 1% up to a maximum of 2.5% of the fragrance concentrateListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 52 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Phenol, 2-Methoxy-4-(2-Propenyl)-, 4-Allyl-2-Methoxy-, p-Allylguaiacol, p-Eugenol, Caryophyllic Acid, Engenol, EugenicAcid, 2-Methoxy-1-Hydroxy-4-Allylbenzene, 2-Methoxy-4-Allylphenol, 4-Allyl-2-Methoxyphenol, 4-Allylguaiacol. 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyallylbenzene, 1-Hydroxy-2-Methoxy-4-Allylbenzene, 1-Hydroxy-2-Methoxy-4-Prop-2-Enylbenzene, 2-Methoxy-4-(2-Propenyl)Phenol, 2-Methoxy-4-Prop-2-Enylphenol, 4-Allyl-1-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzene, 4-Allylcatechol-2-Methyl Ether, 2-Metoksy-4-Allilofenol, 2-Hydroxy-5-Allylanisole, Allylguaiacol, 4-(2-Propenyl)-2-Methoxyphenol |
| Supplier IFRA information | Catalogue copy mentions IFRA information, but no reviewed supplier-document record is available in this profile. No certificate, use limit or compliance status is confirmed. |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements:
- P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
- P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
Eugenol
RESTRICTION · CAS 97-53-0
Category 4 — fine fragrance: 2.5% in the finished consumer product
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | 0.45% in the finished consumer product |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | 0.14% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 3 | 1.0% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 4 | 2.5% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5A | 0.64% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5B | 0.64% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5C | 0.64% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5D | 0.21% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 6 | 1.5% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7A | 2.0% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7B | 2.0% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 8 | 0.21% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 9 | 4.9% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10A | 4.0% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10B | 18% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11A | 0.21% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11B | 0.21% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 12 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: See Annex
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
Amendment revised: 51
Existing creations deadline: October 30, 2025
New creations deadline: March 30, 2024
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
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Paul (verified owner) –
Great spicy aroma. I have used this to add more depth to peppery and cinnamon notes helping round them off
Antonio Turiello (verified owner) –
A very sweet clove , spicy and dry, stunning for a spice bomb fragrance!