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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.
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
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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Eugenol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Eugenol
RUO – Research Use Only