Eugenol

Their distinctiveness results from a high content of the phenolic compound called eugenol, which has a unique aroma that is both somewhat sweet and very penetrating. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

She douses another strip in eugenol, which smells of cloves. ❋ Alexandra Alter (2011)

Quieter drills and citrus-scented candles help mask the typical sounds and smells of dentistry; some practices have stopped using eugenol, the clove-scented antiseptic; others even bake cookies to introduce a soothing aroma. ❋ Melinda Beck (2011)

For example, citronellol, been shown to be an antioxidant while geraniol and eugenol have antibacterial properties. ❋ Anne-Marie (2007)

That can be related to the overdose of eugenol, a molecule that is present in clove and is in part responsible for the anesthetic properties of this spice. ❋ Ayala Sender (2008)

Scientists campaigning in support of using genetically modified organisms in agriculture cited research suggesting that basil plants below a height of about four inches contain a carcinogen, methyl eugenol. ❋ John Dickie (2008)

Clove buds, allspice and tolu balsam for their eugenol content, of course; Carrot seed for its woody, green yet somewhat starchy and nutty presence; black pepper and nutmeg for an initial dry sharpness; tuberose, rose and ylang ylang to enhance the floralcy of carnation and its richness… And voila! ❋ Ayala Sender (2008)

Other common lip balm ingredients to avoid are irritants like sopropyl myristate, eugenol, and phenol. ❋ Unknown (2006)

These small flowers are very fragrant, with the main constituent responsible for their sweet and spicy aroma being eugenol. ❋ Ayala Sender (2008)

Quantitative analysis, by means of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, identified guaiacol, 4-methylguaiacol, 4-ethylguaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, eugenol, and furfural in each of the wines made from smoked grapes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Some young basil plants do contain methyl eugenol, it seems—they need it to protect themselves from insects. ❋ John Dickie (2008)

And 20 years later an innocent bath oil called Youth Dew created a dangerous stir of feminine independence with its deadly dose of both eugenol and indole. ❋ Ayala Sender (2008)

The pairing of eugenol and resins creates a deep reaction, perhaps connected to the history of incense and Chinese herbal medicine which is quite appropriate with the name borrowing from one of the most ancient and potent drugs used in human history it was used as far back as in the Sumerian civilization, which is also the oldest civilization to have used incense. ❋ Ayala Sender (2008)

But basil is harvested after the methyl eugenol has gone, and in any case the carcinogenic effects have only been recorded in animals so far, and then after massive doses. ❋ John Dickie (2008)