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Eugenol
AKA “4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol, 4-Allylguaiacol, Eugenic acid, Allylguaiacol, Caryophyllic acid, p-Eugenol, 2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol, p-Allylguaiacol”
Ingredient Facts
Eugenol
AKA: 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol, 4-Allylguaiacol, Eugenic acid, Allylguaiacol, Caryophyllic acid, P-Eugenol, 2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol, P-Allylguaiacol
Synthetic · Soothing · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Soothing
Fragrance
Solvent
Clean
Derived from clove oil, eugenol soothes and refreshes skin while adding a warm, natural fragrance to formulas. Its antioxidant properties help protect against environmental stress.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C10H12O2
Mol. Weight
164.20
CAS #
97-53-0
State
Eugenol appears as clear colorless pale yellow or amber-colored liquid. Odor of cloves. Spicy pungent taste. (NTP, 1992)
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Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Quells irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR