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Methyleugenol

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Methyleugenol Definition

A yellowish, oily, naturally occurring liquid with a clove-like aroma and is present in many essential oils. Methyleugenol is used as a flavoring agent, as a fragrance and as an anesthetic in rodents. Methyleugenol is mutagenic in animals and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in animals. (NCI05)

Methyleugenol Synonyms

Methyleugenol, 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-allylbenzene, 1,3,4-Eugenol Methyl Ether, 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propene, 1-Allyl-3,4-dimethoxybenzene, 4-Allyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene, 4-Allylveratrole, Veratrole Methyl Ether

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