| Preferred name | clove stem oil |
| Trivial Name | Clove stem oil |
| Short Description | essential oil steam-distilled from the stems of the clove, eugenia caryophyllus, myrtaceae |
| CAS Number | 8000-34-8 |
| Deleted CAS Number | 8015-98-3 |
| FEMA Number | 2328 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 8015-98-3 ; CLOVE STEM, OIL (EUGENIA SPP.) |
| Synonyms |
|
Extracted from flower stems
Scent profile between bud and leaf
Less common in food or perfumery
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| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| Export Tariff Code: | 3301.29.5045 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| Wikipedia: | View |
| FAO: | BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.72 to 8.787 |
| Refractive Index | 1.534 to 1.538 @ 20 °C |
| Optical Rotation | -1.5 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 93.33 °C TCC |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| propylene glycol | Yes |
| water, 754 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| glycerin | No |
| paraffin oil | No |
| Odor Type: Spicy | |
| spicy, aromatic, woody, minty, fatty, powdery, phenolic | |
| Odor strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 176 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | At 100.00 %. spicy aromatic woody minty fatty powdery phenolic |
| Flavor Type: Spicy | |
| spicy, woody, aromatic, oily, minty, phenolic | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | Spicy woody aromatic oily minty phenolic |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Balsam , Carnation , Herbal , Honeysuckle , Oriental , Rose , Spice |
| Other purposes | Skin conditioning |
| Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents , Skin conditioning |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 21/22 - Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. R 42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| IFRA Critical Effect: | |||
| Sensitization | |||
| contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only) | |||
| farnesol | Max. Found: | ||
| isoeugenol | Max. Found: | ||
| eugenol | Max. Found: 88.00 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
| benzyl alcohol | Max. Found: | ||
| methyl eugenol | Max. Found: trace to | ||
| Recommendation for clove stem oil usage levels up to: | |||
| 4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
| Click here to view publication 3 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 64.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 5.90000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | 30.00000 | 70.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | 7.00000 | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | 4.00000 | 7.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | 4.00000 | 7.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 91.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance plant oils/clove oil View page or View pdf |
| Review of substances/agents that have direct beneficial effect on the environment: mode of action and assessment of efficacy View page or View pdf |
| Outcome of the consultation with Member States, the applicant and EFSA on the pesticide risk assessment for clove oil in light of confirmatory data View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8000-34-8 |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| syzygium aromaticum l. stem oil |
| Chemidplus:0008000348 |