Product Details
Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
Appearance
Colorless or pale yellow liquid, have intense clove aroma, insoluble in water
Standard
Internal standards
Description
A phenylpropene and the main component of clove oil.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. Combustible; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Air sensitive.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform.
Product Specification
25kg/barrel
Storage
Recommended at 2-8°C or room temperature in a cool, dark place.
Boiling Point
254 °C (lit.)
Melting Point
-12--10 °C (lit.)
Density
1.067 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Applications
Used as a perfuming agent, denaturant, and tonic in cosmetics for its sweet, spicy, clove-like aroma.
Source and Preparation
Water vapor distillation of essential oil, clove oil and water mixture
Color
Colorless or pale yellow
InChI
1S/C10H12O2/c1-3-4-8-5-6-9(11)10(7-8)12-2/h3,5-7,11H,1,4H2,2H3
Water Solubility
Slightly soluble: ~2.46 g/L at 25°C.
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.541(lit.)
InChI Key
RRAFCDWBNXTKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Toxicity
LD50 in rats, mice (mg/kg): 2680, 3000 orally (Hagan)