Clove, extract, acetylated

At a glance

Acetylated clove extract, chiefly eugenyl acetate, is produced by acetylating eugenol from Syzygium aromaticum (clove) buds; it gives a sweet, warm, spicy‑fruity clove scent used for gourmand and oriental accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Clove buds (Syzygium aromaticum), Indonesia/Madagascar
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenylpropanoid ester
CAS number
91771-52-7
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via eugenol & isoeugenol content
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01