Eugenol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Internal standard in GC assays for presence of thymol in biological samplesEugenol is used in cosmetics, essential oil, perfumeries and flavorings. It finds application as a local antiseptic and anesthetic. It is combined with zinc oxide to form zinc oxide eugenol, which is used in dental restoration especially for root canal sealing and prosthodontics. It is also an antifungal antimicrobial agonist of the TRPV1 receptor. It is also used in production of stabilizers and antioxidants for plastics and rubbers. Further, it is used in the production of vanillin. It serves as an active ingredient in cloves. In addition to this, it is used as an insect attractant, chemical intermediate and denaturant for alcohol.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Internal standard in GC assays for presence of thymol in biological samplesEugenol is used in cosmetics, essential oil, perfumeries and flavorings. It finds application as a local antiseptic and anesthetic. It is combined with zinc oxide to form zinc oxide eugenol, which is used in dental restoration especially for root canal sealing and prosthodontics. It is also an antifungal antimicrobial agonist of the TRPV1 receptor. It is also used in production of stabilizers and antioxidants for plastics and rubbers. Further, it is used in the production of vanillin. It serves as an active ingredient in cloves. In addition to this, it is used as an insect attractant, chemical intermediate and denaturant for alcohol.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, oils, alcohol, glacial acetic acid, chloroform and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -10°C
• Density: 1.068
• Boiling Point: 252°C to 253°C
• Flash Point: 127°C (260°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.541
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1366759
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3898
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ether,oils,alcohol,glacial acetic acid,chloroform and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 164.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Eugenol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H317-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H317 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P333+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-589-1
RTECSNumber	SJ4375000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only