Is Eugenol vegetarian?
Eugenol
Eugenol is an allylbenzene phenolic compound found naturally in clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, basil and bay leaf essential oils, and is also produced synthetically; it has a spicy, clove-like scent and is used as a fragrance and flavoring agent.
| Also known as | Eugenolum, Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)- |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Eugenol |
| CAS number | 97-53-0 |
| EC number | 202-589-1 |
| CosIng ID | 33910 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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