Clove oil Information
| Chemical Name | Clove oil |
| CAS | 8000-34-8 |
| EINECS | 616-772-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H12ClN3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 205.64208 |
| Spice Type | Natural flavors |
Clove oil Uses
Clove oil is a natural spice extracted from the buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). Its main active ingredient is eugenol (60-90%). Clove oil is widely used in many fields due to its unique aroma, antibacterial, analgesic and antioxidant properties.
I. Food Industry
Food Flavoring
Baking and Candy: Used to make gingerbread, Christmas cakes, jams, etc., giving a warm and spicy aroma.
Beverages: Added to mulled wine, tea, coffee or traditional drinks (such as Indian masala tea).
Pickling and Sauces: Used to marinate meat (such as ham), make brine or prepare hot sauce (such as Indonesian sambal sauce).
Natural Preservatives
Inhibit the growth of bacteria (such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus) and mold in food, extend the shelf life, and are often used in canned or vacuum-packed food.
II. Health Care
Oral Care
Dental Pain Relief: Apply directly to tooth decay or gum inflammation after dilution to temporarily relieve toothache (eugenol has local anesthetic effect).
Antibacterial Mouthwash: Mix with peppermint oil to reduce oral bacteria and bad breath (such as the early formula of Listerine mouthwash).
Traditional Medicine Application
Digestive System: Relieve stomach cramps, bloating, and promote digestion (need to be diluted before oral administration).
Respiratory Health: Steam inhalation can relieve colds and coughs (better with eucalyptus oil).
Antifungal: Used to treat athlete's foot and onychomycosis (need to be mixed with base oil for local application).
Analgesia and Anti-Inflammation
After dilution, massage joints or muscles to relieve pain and inflammation of arthritis and sprains.
III. Daily Chemicals and Beauty
Personal Care Products
Toothpaste and Mouthwash: As a natural antibacterial ingredient, it prevents caries and gingivitis.
Skin Care Products: Add to anti-acne products (inhibit Propionibacterium acnes), or use to fade scars (need low concentration).
Perfume and Aromatherapy: As a middle note, it is often found in oriental fragrances (such as Tom Ford's "Smoky Wood").
Hair Care
Mix with coconut oil and massage into the scalp to reduce dandruff and promote blood circulation.
Clove oil Propertises
| Boiling point | 251 °C |
| Density | 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 2323 | CLOVE BUD OIL (EUGENIA SPP.) |
| Fragrance | spicy |
| Water solubility | Insoluble in water |
