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Methyleugenol with cas 93-15-2

what is  of  Methyleugenol with cas 93-15-2?

Methyleugenol (ME) (4-alkyl-1, 2-dimethoxybenzene-carboxylate) is a natural chemical compound classified as a type of phenylpropanoid and it is the methyl ether of eugenol. ME is a widely distributed natural plant product and occurs in > 200 plant species in 32 families found mainly in the tropics. It is consumed by humans and animals in many plants and fruits (e.g., anise, nutmeg, basil, blackberry essence, bananas, and citrus), and ME is a yellowish, oily, naturally occurring liquid with a clove-like aroma and is present in many essential oils.

Quick Details of  Methyleugenol with cas 93-15-2

CAS No.:93-15-2
Other Names:ME
MF:C11H14O2
EINECS No.:202-223-0
FEMA No.:MA
Place of Origin:Shandong, China
Type:Natural Flavour & Fragrances
Usage:Daily Flavor, Food Flavor, Industrial Flavor
Purity:98%
Natural Variety:Plant Extract
Model Number:HHWXQ 20201224
Product name:ME
MW:178.23
Appearance:Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Application:Biological attractant
Certification:ISO
CAS:93-15-2
Sample:Availiable
MOQ:25Kg

Specification of  Methyleugenol with cas 93-15-2

Item

Specifications

Characteristics

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Refraction

1.5386-1.5390

Density

1.030-1.042

Assay

≥99.0%

Optical rotation

+12°- +16°

Solubility

Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water

Metallica

≤5PPM

Arsenic

≤2PPM

Packing

200kgs/drum, 16tons/20’container

Usage 

Methyl eugenol is used as a flavouring agent in jellies, baked goods, non-alcoholic beverages, chewing gum, candy, puddings, relishes and ice cream and it is also widely used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes (0.3–0.8%), creams and lotions (0.01–0.05%), toiletries and detergents. Moreover, ME has been used as an anaesthetic in rodents and it also is used as an insect attractant in combination with insecticides.