Hmdb loader
Show more...Show more...Show more...Show more...
Record Information
Version5.0
StatusDetected but not Quantified
Creation Date2012-09-11 17:46:02 UTC
Update Date2023-02-21 17:21:25 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0031864
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB31864
Metabolite Identification
Common NameMethyleugenol
DescriptionMethyleugenol, also known as 4-allylveratrole or eugenol methyl, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dimethoxybenzenes. These are organic aromatic compounds containing a monocyclic benzene moiety carrying exactly two methoxy groups. FDA noted the action was despite its continuing stance that this substance does not pose a risk to public health under the conditions of its intended use. Methyleugenol is a sweet, anise, and apricot tasting compound. Methyleugenol is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as allspices, tarragons, and sweet bay and in a lower concentration in sweet basils, rosemaries, and hyssops. Methyleugenol has also been detected, but not quantified, in several different foods, such as soy beans, evergreen blackberries, muskmelons, citrus, and pomes. This could make methyleugenol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. As of October 2018, the US FDA withdrew authorization for the use of methyl eugenol as a synthetic flavoring substance for use in food because petitioners provided data demonstrating that these additives induce cancer in laboratory animals. Methyleugenol is formally rated as a possible carcinogen (by IARC 2B) and is also a potentially toxic compound. Methyl eugenol (allylveratrol) is a natural chemical compound classified as a phenylpropene, a type of phenylpropanoid. It is the methyl ether of eugenol and is important to insect behavior and pollination. Their ability to attract insects, particularly Bactrocera fruit flies was first noticed in 1915 by F. M. Howlett. The compound may have evolved in response to pathogens, as methyl eugenol has some antifungal activity. Methyl eugenol is found in a number of plants (over 450 species from 80 families including both angiosperm and gymnosperm families) and has a role in attracting pollinators. About 350 plant species have them as a component of floral fragrance.
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
Chemical FormulaC11H14O2
Average Molecular Weight178.2277
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight178.099379692
IUPAC Name1,2-dimethoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)benzene
Traditional Namemethyl eugenol
CAS Registry Number93-15-2
SMILES
COC1=C(OC)C=C(CC=C)C=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-4-5-9-6-7-10(12-2)11(8-9)13-3/h4,6-8H,1,5H2,2-3H3
InChI KeyZYEMGPIYFIJGTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dimethoxybenzenes. These are organic aromatic compounds containing a monocyclic benzene moiety carrying exactly two methoxy groups.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassMethoxybenzenes
Direct ParentDimethoxybenzenes
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • O-dimethoxybenzene
  • Dimethoxybenzene
  • Phenoxy compound
  • Phenol ether
  • Anisole
  • Alkyl aryl ether
  • Ether
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effect
Disposition
ProcessNot Available
Role
Physical Properties
StateLiquid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point-4 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility0.5 mg/mL at 25 °CNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic Properties

Experimental Collision Cross Sections

Adduct TypeData SourceCCS Value (Å2)Reference
[M-H]-Baker133.68130932474
[M+H]+Baker138.94330932474
[M-H]-Not Available133.681http://allccs.zhulab.cn/database/detail?ID=AllCCS00001922
[M+H]+Not Available138.943http://allccs.zhulab.cn/database/detail?ID=AllCCS00001922
Predicted Molecular Properties
Predicted Chromatographic Properties
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Membrane
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
  • Urine
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal details
UrineDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease ReferencesNone
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB008548
KNApSAcK IDC00002741
Chemspider ID21106140
KEGG Compound IDC10454
BioCyc IDCPD-6482
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkMethyl eugenol
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound7127
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID4918
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. Yano S, Suzuki Y, Yuzurihara M, Kase Y, Takeda S, Watanabe S, Aburada M, Miyamoto K: Antinociceptive effect of methyleugenol on formalin-induced hyperalgesia in mice. Eur J Pharmacol. 2006 Dec 28;553(1-3):99-103. Epub 2006 Sep 23. [PubMed:17049512 ]
  2. (). Yannai, Shmuel. (2004) Dictionary of food compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, flavors, and ingredients. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC.. .