Eugenol

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Where is Eugenol found?

Eugenol is found in perfumes, flavorings, oils, antiseptics, and anesthetics. It is also used in formulating insect attractants and biocides, and in the manufacturing of stabilizers for plastics and rubbers.

How can you avoid contact with Eugenol?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1,3,4-Eugenol
• 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4- allylbenzene
• 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-prop-2- enylbenzene
• 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4- propenylbenzene
• 2-Methoxy-1-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene
• 2-Methoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)phenol
• 2-Methoxy-4-allylphenol
• 2-Methoxy-4-prop-2-enylphenol
• 2-Metoksy-4-allilofenol
• 2-Metoksy-4-allilofenol [Polish]
• 4-06-00-06337 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• 4-Allyl-1-hydroxy-2- methoxybenzene
• 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol
• 4-Allylcatechol 2-methyl ether
• 4-Allylcatechol-2-methyl ether
• 4-Allylguaiacol
• 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1- allylbenzene
• 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyallylbenzene
• 5-Allylguaiacol
• AI3-00086
• Allylguaiacol
• BRN 1366759
• CCRIS 306
• Caryophyllic acid
• Caswell No. 456BC
• EINECS 202-589-1
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 102701
• Engenol
• Eugenic acid
• Eugenol
• Eugenol (natural)
• FA 100
• FEMA No. 2467
• FEMA Number 2467
• HSDB 210
• NCI-C50453
• NSC 209525
• Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)
• Phenol, 4-allyl-2-methoxy-
• Synthetic eugenol
• p-Allylguaiacol
• p-Eugenol

What are some products that may contain Eugenol?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Eugenol, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.