EUGENYL METHYL ETHER

Prepared at the 29th JECFA (1985), published in FNP 34 (1986) and in FNP 52 (1992). No ADI allocated at the 25th JECFA (1981)
SYNONYMS Methyl eugenol, 4-allyl veratrol
DEFINITION
Chemical names 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene
C.A.S. number 93-15-2
Chemical formula C11H1402
Formula weight 178.23
Assay Not less than 98%
DESCRIPTION Pale yellow liquid having a clovy odour.
FUNCTIONAL USESFlavouring agent