Isoeugenol

At a glance

Isoeugenol is a phenylpropanoid obtained by steam‑distillation of clove oil (Syzygium aromaticum) or synthesized from eugenol; it provides a sweet, spicy, clove‑like scent used for warm, balsamic notes in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from clove oil or synthesized
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
97-54-1
Profile
spicy, floral, woody
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Isoeugenol", CAS 97-54-1)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26