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Isoeugenol

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CAS
97-54-1
PubChem CID
853433
Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
Molecular Weight
164.2000 g/mol

Fragrance component. May be an allergen; subject to specific concentration limits.

What does it do?

A component used to provide fragrance.

Details

A fragrance component found naturally in spices such as cloves and coconut, and also produced synthetically. It is an isomer of eugenol and provides a similar, softer clove scent. It can cause allergic reactions; its potential to cause skin sensitization increases especially when oxidized. Under EU regulation, it is limited to not exceed 0.02% in oral and other products. Those with sensitive skin or oral lesions should be cautious.

Functions

Restrictions

Function & Use

Perfuming

Flavouring

Usage Restrictions

  • Maximum Concentration - 3%

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Regulatory note

  • EU 1223/2009 Annex IIIRestricted

Industry GHS notices (PubChem)

These are industry self-reports to ECHA, not our regulatory assessment.

  • H302(99.5%)- Harmful if swallowed
  • H312(97.4%)- Harmful in contact with skin
  • H315(99.5%)- Causes skin irritation
  • H317(100.0%)- May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319(98.9%)- Causes serious eye irritation
  • H332(52.3%)- Harmful if inhaled
  • H335(53.0%)- May cause respiratory irritation
  • H351- Suspected of causing cancer
  • H371- May cause damage to organs
PubChem CID 853433
The verdict isn’t ours: below is what ToxValDB (EPA Toxicity Value Database) said, verbatim.

What The Sources Say

ToxValDB (EPA Toxicity Value Database)11
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EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data — endpoint: Skin Sensitization, classification: Sh. Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.

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EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data — endpoint: Skin Irritation, classification: SkinIrr2. Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.

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EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data — endpoint: Skin Sensitization, classification: SkinSens1. Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.

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EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data — endpoint: Eye Irritation, classification: Category 2A. Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.

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EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data — endpoint: Eye Irritation, classification: Category 6.4A (Category 2A). Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.

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