Eugenyl Acetate
Eugenyl acetate is an ester as found in clove and cinnamon.
Esters are formed from the combination of acids and alcohols.
Links to Plants Containing Eugenyl acetate
RESEARCH
The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use of any herb listed.
ANTIOXIDANT
- Clove bud extract and its major aroma components, eugenol and eugenyl acetate demonstrated antioxidant activity. From: Lee, K. G., & Shibamoto, T. (2001). Antioxidant property of aroma extract isolated from clove buds [Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. et Perry]. Food Chemistry, 74(4), 443-448. Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0308-8146(01)00161-3
By: Kathy Sadowski
Updated: 1/7/19
