Methyl Eugenol

Methyl Eugenol

Kelvin Natural Mint, being one of the premium-grade Methyl Eugenol Manufacturers in India, supplies this aroma chemical to fragrance houses, flavour companies, and personal care manufacturers across India and international markets.

Methylating the eugenol hydroxyl group produces a compound that behaves quite differently from its parent molecule despite sharing most of the same structure. The result loses eugenol's sharp phenolic edge and takes on a warmer, spicier character with a faint herbaceous quality running underneath, closer to basil or clary sage than raw clove. It's a subtle shift on paper, but in practice, it opens up a different set of applications entirely, particularly in earthy, mossy, and herbaceous fragrance families where eugenol itself would feel out of place.

100% Pure
& Natural
Steam
Distilled
Premium
Quality
No Added
Chemicals

Technical Specification

Property Specification
Product Name Methyl Eugenol
Synonyms Eugenol Methyl Ether; 4-Allylveratrole; 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-Allylbenzene; O-Methyl Eugenol
Status Synthetic
Molecular Formula C₁₁H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight 178.23 g/mol
CAS Number 93-15-2
FEMA 2475
EINECS 202-223-0
Colour Colourless to pale straw oily liquid
Odour Warm, spicy, clove-like, with an herbaceous undertone
Taste Mild, spicy
Density Approx. 1.031
Refractive Index Approx. 1.532
Flash Point Approx. 110°C
Boiling Point Approx. 254°C
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and most organic solvents
Natural Source Basil, Clove, and Bay Leaf Oils
Packaging GI Cans, GI Barrels, Aluminium Bottles
Storage Sealed, cool and dry, away from light and heat

Get In Touch

What Sets Methyl Eugenol Apart From Eugenol

Locking the phenolic hydroxyl behind a methyl group changes how this molecule reads in a blend. Eugenol's clove sharpness softens into something warmer and less medicinal, picking up an herbaceous, almost earthy-mossy dimension along the way. This is why it blends naturally with materials like clary sage and ylang-ylang, categories where straight eugenol would clash rather than complement. It occurs naturally in a fairly wide range of plants, basil, clove, and bay leaf among them, which gives the synthetic version a familiar, grounded character rather than an artificial one.

Why Choose This Product?

  • Delivers a warmer, spicier profile than eugenol, with an herbaceous edge that suits a broader range of fragrance families.
  • Blends effectively with clary sage, ylang-ylang, and related materials in earthy-mossy compositions.
  • Naturally present across several plant sources, giving it a recognisable, non-synthetic olfactory character.
  • Suitable for a wide range of dosage levels, from subtle background use to more assertive spice-forward applications.
  • Stable under proper storage conditions, supporting consistent quality across batches.

Where Methyl Eugenol Is Used

  • Herbaceous and spicy fragrance compositions where an earthy, mossy undertone is required.
  • Clary sage and ylang-ylang-based accords, where it acts as a natural blending partner.
  • Fine fragrance and functional fragrance applications calling for warmth without eugenol's sharper, more clinical character.
  • Select flavour applications, used in accordance with regulatory limits applicable in the relevant market.

Built for Buyers Who Compare Suppliers Carefully

International buyers sourcing Methyl Eugenol rarely commit in the first conversation. They ask for a sample, run it against their own GC reference, check the CoA against the actual delivery, and only then decide whether a supplier earns a recurring order. That scrutiny is fair, and it's the standard we've built our operations around: batch traceability, documentation that matches customs requirements in the destination country, and specifications that hold whether the shipment is headed to Rotterdam or Dubai.

Place Your Enquiry Today

For buyers evaluating Methyl Eugenol Suppliers and Exporters in India against international sourcing checklists, we welcome that comparison. Share your requirement and specification sheet with our team, and we'll respond with the details you need to make that call.

Leaf
Proven. Approved. Certified.
  • Certified
  • Certified
  • Certified
  • Certified
  • Certified
  • Certified
  • Certified
  • Certified

Copyright © 2026 Kelvin Natural Mint Pvt. Ltd. | All Rights Reserved. Website Designed & SEO By Webclick® Digital Pvt. Ltd. Website Designing Company India.

top