描述
(e)-isoeugenol, also known as 2-methoxy-4-propenylphenol or propenylgualacol, is a member of the class of compounds known as methoxyphenols. Methoxyphenols are compounds containing a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring of a phenol moiety (e)-isoeugenol is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (e)-isoeugenol is a sweet, carnation, and clove tasting compound and can be found in a number of food items such as corn salad, coconut, flaxseed, and winter squash, which makes (e)-isoeugenol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products (e)-isoeugenol can be found primarily in saliva (e)-isoeugenol exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans (e)-isoeugenol is a non-carcinogenic (not listed by IARC) potentially toxic compound.