Description

Isoeugenol is a versatile aromatic compound belonging to the phenylpropenes chemical class, valued for its warm, spicy, and clove-like aroma. This organic intermediate is crucial for synthesizing high-value derivatives like vanillin and serves as a key building block in fragrance and flavor chemistry. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking a reliable and consistent raw material for their production processes.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A primary component and precursor for creating spicy, woody, and floral notes in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a starting material for bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Vanillin Production: A major industrial feedstock for the synthesis of vanillin, a widely used flavor and fragrance agent.
• Aroma Chemicals: Basis for manufacturing other aroma chemicals such as isoeugenyl acetate and isoeugenyl methyl ether.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Explored for its natural preservative and antimicrobial properties in various formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoeugenol
CAS No.	97-54-1
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-propenylphenol; 4-Propenylguaiacol; Isoeugenol; 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene; 2-Methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenol; (E)-Isoeugenol; trans-Isoeugenol; 4-(1-Propenyl)-2-methoxyphenol
EINECS	202-590-7

Quality Control

Our Isoeugenol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with testing protocols that may include GC, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every batch upon request, confirming compliance with agreed specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.080 - 1.090
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.572 - 1.577
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol, ether; insoluble in water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.