Eugenol—From the Remote Maluku Islands to the International Market Place: A Review of a Remarkable and Versatile Molecule

Abstract: Eugenol is a major volatile constituent of clove essential oil obtained throughN hydrodistillation of mainly Eugenia caryophyllata (=Syzygium aromaticum) buds and leaves. It is a remarkably versatile molecule incorporated as a functional ingredient in numerous products and has found applic...

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Main Authors: Kamatou, GP, Vermaak, I, Viljoen, AM
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Molecules 2012
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Online Access:http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1000527