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Is Eugenol vegetarian?

Eugenol

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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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