eugenol
chemical compound
Also known as: 4-allyl-2-methoxybenzaldehyde
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component of cloves
distillation and use
- In Laurales: Lauraceae
Eugenol, an oil distilled from the green leaves, is used as a substitute for clove oil, as an ingredient in some perfumes, and as a flavouring for sweets, foods, and toothpaste. Camphor is derived from Cinnamomum camphora, the camphor tree, of China, Taiwan, and Japan.…
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